Deborah Carter McCoy

About Deborah Carter McCoy

As an accomplished leader and award-winning professional who delivers strategic solutions, successful partnerships, and baked goods to meetings, I combine the disciplines of communications, policy, planning and project management to achieve the goals and fulfill the mission of an organization. Early childhood exposure to public service and civic engagement as my parents worked with others organizing, planning and acting for equality in human rights shaped me into a purpose-driven professional and an active volunteer. My professional focus lies at the intersection of the natural, built and human environments where strong connections bridge gaps.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Communications

   Environmental Initiative

   Jun 2020 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Direct strategic partnerships and multi-disciplinary teams; deliver projects on-time and within budget; partner with local and global organizations on communications and systems-change projects; lead and develop project staff; develop and execute executive, external, internal and social media communications strategies and plans; develop and manage editorial calendars; direct communications projects, campaigns and events; lead brand updates and manage brand integrity; provide media relations; lead internal communications and communications training; create and edit communications content; grant writing to funding; crisis communications; cross-functional collaboration; and develop and manage budgets - including $2.6M multi-year grant project.

Education

• Purdue University

  Three years of undergraduate coursework, Political Science and Philosophy

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Philosophy

• University of South Carolina

  MPA, Policy and Public Administration

Skills

• Branding & Identity
• Public Policy
• Analysis
• Strategic Communications
• Public Affairs
• Research
• Policy
• Training
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Website Development
• Project Planning
• Video Production
• Web Content
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Project Management
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Grants
• Data Practices
• Master Plan
• Editorial Calendars
• Talking Points
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Crisis Communications
• Policy Analysis
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Writing
• Press Releases