Deborah founded Pineapple PR to fuse her love of writing and storytelling with her passion for travel. Since its founding, the agency has seen immense growth and transformation, with Deborah placing an emphasis on innovation and creativity.
“Our mission at Pineapple PR is to create a space for strong, talented people to thrive and grow; to implement best practices on behalf of our clients; to be ever mindful to focus on results that matter; and to create bottom-line impact for our clients each and every time,” says Deborah.
With more than 20 years of experience, Deborah creates, directs and implements integrated and forward-thinking communication strategies that deliver impactful results for Pineapple PR’s clients – with a focus on driving tourism and visitation as a means to support economic development.
Deborah graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She went on to receive her Master of Arts degree in Communication with an emphasis in public relations from Georgia State University. She is the founder and past Chairman of the Travel & Tourism group of the Public Relations Society of America, Georgia Chapter, and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers.