Debra Davis

Director of Marketing, Web, and Social Media at Monroe Community College

Debra Davis is a highly experienced communications and public affairs professional with over 35 years of expertise in government and the private sector.

She has a strong background in developing and implementing communication strategies, public diplomacy, change management, internal communications, emergency planning, and campaign planning.

Debra has served as the Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Birmingham City Council, where she worked on a variety of issues related to redevelopment, regeneration, and partnership collaboration.

As a Board Member of the Arab International Women's Forum, Debra has been a vocal advocate for women's participation in various sectors, organizing conferences to promote equality and leadership among women in the Middle East.

Returning to Canada, she founded Thousand Islands Festivals & Events to promote Gananoque as a tourist destination through diverse cultural, culinary, and sporting events.

Currently based in Ottawa, Debra has held roles at organizations like Status of Women Canada and Experiences Canada, focusing on engagement strategies against gender-based violence and managing youth exchanges.

Experience

Director of Marketing, Web and Social Media at Monroe Community College (September 2019 - Present)

- Director of Marketing Communications at Monroe Community College (November 2013 - August 2019) - Manager/Administrator, Marketing and Communications, Pharmacy Division at Excellus (2010 - 2013) - Chief Operating Officer, Department of Surgery at University of Rochester Medical Center (2008 - 2010) - Associate Director of Marketing at University of Rochester Medical Center (1999 - 2008) - Marketing Manager at Danka Services International (1998 - 1999) - Senior Financial Analyst at Danka Services International (1997 - 1998) - Assistant Vice President, Product Management & Marketing at Chase Manhattan Corporation (1992 - 1997)