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Deborah K. Squires

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
~ Margaret Mead

CONTACT

6218 Harbour Heights
Mukilteo, WA 98275
425-218-1236
squiresd4@gmail.com

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Student, University staff, church worker

Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Seattle University’s School of Theology & Ministry. Working in Seattle University’s Management of Nonprofit Leadership program, and serving as Ministry Intern at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Everett, WA.

education

Seattle University School of Theology & Ministry

M.Div – present

SIMMONS College

M.S. of Communications Management

Texas Lutheran College

B.S. Communications and Spanish

experience

Director, Snohomish County STEM Network – 2015-16

  • Board development, fundraising, serving as liaison to Washington STEM and other regional STEM networks across the state, advocacy for STEM policies.
  • Build, facilitate and support two councils; Executive Leadership comprised of business leaders, high-education, K-12 superintendents and nonprofit leadership; and Representative Council to launch STEM initiatives to build a skilled pool for local employers.
  • Develop web, social media and other communications programs for STEM Network.

Dir. of Community Engagement, NW Harvest – 2011-15

  • Supervise all aspects of marketing and communications, budget, and 10-person staff for $50 million nonprofit.
  • Recruit, train and retain 8,500 volunteers statewide.
  • Develop strong relationships with Board, donors and media.
  • Meet fundraising goals of $3.7 million annually through events, direct mail, online, and special campaigns.

VP of Marketing and Communications, United Way of Snohomish County – 2004-11

  • Supervise marketing and communications staff, including strategy, messaging, media relations, and publications, resulting in 26% increase in giving and successful capital campaign.
  • Recruit, train and retain 8,500 volunteers statewide.
  • Develop strong relationships with Board, donors and media.

VP of Communications, Stuttering Foundation of America – 2001-05

  • Supervise marketing and communications for national nonprofit.
  • Composed fundraising materials, with 20% increase in giving.
  • Worked with professionals in the field to develop educational publications and videos.
  • Designed and oversaw development of new website, online store and Spanish website.

Teaching Experience:

  • Communications and Business classes, Trinity Lutheran College, WA
  • Advertising Writing and journalism, Flagler College, FL

capabilities

  • Mission-driven leaders who shares vision, builds rapport.
  • Storyteller, writer, editor and communicator.
  • Develops people; manages budgets and timelines.
  • Thinks strategically, implements at the task level, follows through on the details.
  • Collaborative on boards and teams.
  • Pre-school assistant teacher: tolerates small children, pets and messiness with humor and love.
  • Asks thoughtful questions. Listens well to the answers.