Debra DeShong is a seasoned corporate communications strategist with deep expertise in crisis management, executive positioning, and reputation building. She leverages her decades of experience to help clients navigate high-stakes challenges and proactively manage risk in today’s complex media and policy environment. 

 Focus Areas 

• Leading crisis and corporate political risk management for public and private sector clients. 

• Developing executive visibility campaigns that resonate with policymakers, media, and investors. 

• Designing resilient communications systems that anticipate and address reputational threats. 

Debra has led communications efforts across clean energy, health care, hospitality, and advanced technology sectors. Most recently, she led corporate communications for Qcells North America. Before that, she served as EVP of Public Affairs at PhRMA and SVP of Global Corporate Communications at MGM Resorts, where she led crisis and litigation communications following the largest mass shooting in U.S. history.