Debra Hale
Senior Associate Director of Digital Marketing and Engagement
Digital Marketing and Engagement
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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About
As senior associate director for digital marketing and engagement, Debra is responsible for strategic digital communications across the university, working collaboratively and strategically as part of an integrated team to achieve the goals and priorities of UIC.
Previously, she was coordinator for web communications in several areas within the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Before coming to UIC, Debra was senior communications officer at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, public and media relations manager at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and account supervisor at a small Chicago advertising agency.
She has a master's degree in English from Southern Illinois University and a second master's in arts, entertainment and media management from Columbia College Chicago, where as an adjunct professor she has taught a variety of courses in marketing, management and writing.
Fun fact: Debra enjoys growing jewel orchids.