Deborah Claire

About Deborah Claire

A performance driven leader and an award winning entrepreneur with an extensive background in corporate and economic business development, equity and community building. Demonstrated expertise in creative strategy, marketing, management, program development, corporate social responsibility and strategic partnerships. Proven ability in achieving quantifiable growth and positive impact for businesses, organizations and communities. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS United Way, “Woman of Distinction” award given to select women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities in business and community. Initiated and maintained relationships with senior executives at 500+ companies. Advised on and implemented county and state government investment and incentive programs, strategic partnerships, infrastructure, workforce development and community outreach. Contributed to growth of managed companies with the creation of new jobs Created award winning product brand from concept to global recognition. Achieved successful sales, marketing and brand strategies with retailers and distributors globally. Increased revenue by 50% three years in a row. Achieved national and international exposure in publications such as Newsweek, WWD, Cosmopolitan, Elle and on major news networks including CBS, NBC and Fox News. Created and maintained corporate giving programs and strategic partnerships with professional organizations and non-profit partners, including Earth Echo International, Healthy Child - Healthy World and Farm Sanctuary. Supported a women’s cooperative in the Philippines, a micro business program in Morocco and a cooperative in Burkina Faso. Developed community relations and outreach programs including partnerships with numerous organizations such as: Maya Angelou Public Charter School, Global Green, Dress for Success, Washington Humane Society, Girls Gotta Run Foundation and Slow Food USA. Conceptualized and managed largest food distribution to date in Fairfax County. Coordinated with multiple county agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporate entities to provide over three million pounds of food during the Covid-19 pandemic. Achieved first of its kind engagement and education of marginalized communities, to inform on the land use and development process. Resulting in never before representation of diverse communities on the Franconia Land Use Committee.

Experience

1. Director of Equity and Outreach and Deputy Chief of Staff

   Fairfax County Government

   Nov 2019 — Present · US

Education

• University of Maryland College Park

  BFA

• Leadership Fairfax

  Class of 2014