Background
Nelson, Debra Jean was born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
consultant journalist public relations executive
Nelson, Debra Jean was born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
Bachelor, University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1980.
Director public afffairs Station WSGN Radio, Birmingham, 1980-1984, news anchor, reporter, 1982-1984. Director community affairs Station WBRC-television, 1984-1988, producer, anchor, 1986-1988. Instructor special studies University Alabama, since 1988.
Director media relations University Alabama System, Tuscaloosa, 1991-1994. Manager external affairs Mercedes-Benz United States International, Inc., 1994-2000. Manager corporation diversity Mercedes-Benz United States of America, Inc., Montvale, New Jersey.
Senior manager group marketing, diversity, North America Regional Communications Daimler Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, Michigan, 2000—2002. Sr, manager communications, human relations, labor, manufacturing and government affairs Chrysler Group, 2002—2004, senior manager produced public relations & Dodge brand communications, since 2004.
Member United States library literacy review panel Department Education, Washington, 1987—1992. President-elect Foundation Women's Health in Alabama, Inc., since 1993. Member Leadership Birmingham, 1991—1992, United States Military Review Panel for 6th Congressional District, 1987.
Member general campaign committee Alabama campaign United Negro College Fund, 1992, chair President's Gala. Chair Edward Davis Foundation, since 2003. Board directors, member executive committee Alabama affiliate American Heart Association, 1986—1991.
Board directors American Cancer Society, United Cerebral Palsy, Birmingham Urban League, Woman of Distinction, Cahaba council Girl Scouts, William Patterson University Foundation. Board member Detroit Discovery Museum. Member Association Black Women in Higher Education (board directors since 1993, chair committee on public relations), American-Japan Society, Council for Advancement and Support of Education.