Debra Brown

Debra Brown, also known as @debworks online, is a small town enthusiast with a passion for helping communities shape a brighter future. She co-founded SaveYour.Town with Becky McCray, offering practical advice on creating the kind of community people want to live, work, and play in.

Growing up in a town of 141 people in Geneva, Iowa, Debra shares real-world examples and stories on social media about working and living in small towns. Her work includes online live broadcasts, toolkits, newsletters, embedded visits, and group presentations aimed at empowering small towns.

Debra Brown is a renowned public speaker focusing on small business, customer service, marketing, and economic development in small towns. She has delivered keynote speeches at various conferences like TEDx Brookings, Rural X Summit, and MidStates Economic Development Conference.

With a background in communications, branding, and public speaking, Debra brings a unique perspective as a Small Town Specialist. She has held various roles in different organizations, including being an Executive Director at Webster City Iowa and the Webster City Area Chamber Of Commerce.

Debra's expertise extends to her past roles as a Mathematics Teacher at Daylight Twilight High School, a Brand Ambassador at Fly In To Fly Over Country Travel Midwest, and as a Tutor And Mentor at Mercer County Community College.