Debra Silimeo

Debra Silimeo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in public relations and communications. Currently serving as a Board Member for Forum One and as a Member of the Board of Governors at the National Press Club, Silimeo also holds the position of President at The Silimeo Group. Previous roles include Executive Vice President at Hager Sharp Inc. and Board Member at Blue Drop, LLC. Silimeo has a solid background in government communications, having worked as Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Commerce and as Associate Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration. A graduate of Temple University with a degree in Communications and a Fellow at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, Silimeo was recognized as WWPR's PR "Woman of the Year" and has participated in various leadership initiatives, including serving on the Board of Directors for Leadership Greater Washington.