Debra Derr

Debra Derr currently serves as the Director of Government Affairs and the Director of Cornerstone Member Relations at NC Chamber, a position held since February 2016. Prior experience includes a partnership at Market Solutions etc., LLC, and roles at the Division of Employment Security as Deputy Commissioner and Director of Policy and Compliance, and as Chief Deputy Secretary at the NC Department of Cultural Resources. Debra has also contributed to BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. as Director of Governmental Affairs, served as Promotions Manager at UNC-TV, and held the role of Director of Marketing Public Relations at Saint Augustine's College. Earlier career highlights include Public Affairs Director at Wake County Government, Press Secretary for Congressman James E. Clyburn, and Producer/Writer at SCETV. Academic credentials comprise a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Norfolk State University and post-graduate studies in Television Production at Brooklyn College.