Deborah Cross

Deborah Cross has extensive experience in communications and marketing. Deborah started their career as a Sales and Marketing Assistant at Coca Cola Africa in 1989. Deborah then worked as the Director at Elizabeth Hindmarch Public Relations (EHPR) in the UK, where they led B2B PR initiatives and managed high-profile accounts. Deborah then joined Burson-Marsteller as a Manager before moving on to Sourcebooks, Inc. as the Director of Media Relations. Deborah later worked at Weber Shandwick as a Senior Vice President, managing large accounts and leading creative teams. Deborah also founded their own consulting company, Deborah Cross Creative, where they developed successful marketing campaigns for clients such as Allstate and Hyatt Place. Deborah then joined Nestle USA as the Division and Brand Affairs for Nestle Pizza, overseeing both internal and external communications. Currently, Deborah works for Mizkan America as the Director of Communications, providing executive counsel and leading change-management and PR efforts for the company's food brands.

Deborah Cross has a Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from Central College. Deborah also completed a Spanish Immersion Course at Universidad de Granada, focusing on Spanish Language and Literature. In addition, they received a Certificat Moyen from Université Paris-Sorbonne, specializing in French language, literature, and history.