Dedra McDowell

Dedra McDowell is a seasoned content and marketing professional with extensive experience in editorial development and team management across various platforms. Currently serving as a Branded Content Editor at Blavity Inc. since August 2021, Dedra focuses on crafting editorial concepts for branded campaigns, ensuring storytelling meets both client and audience needs, and maintaining editorial standards. Previous roles include Lead Feature Writer at Rue Gilt Groupe, where Dedra implemented tools for workflow improvement and managed a team of writers, as well as positions in marketing communications and public relations at various organizations. Dedra holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Spalding University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Western Kentucky University.