David Defranco

David DeFranco is an experienced professional in communication and marketing strategy, currently serving as the Director of Strategy Services at Duarte, Inc. since March 2014, after progressing through roles as Senior Communication Strategist and Communication Strategist. David combines empathetic communication with strategic insights to develop messaging frameworks and communication plans that align with business objectives. Prior to Duarte, David worked as a Senior Marketing Strategist at Pearson & Co. for 15 years and briefly held the role of Account Supervisor at Doremus, managing key accounts and integrated campaigns. David's career began at Hana Technologies as a Marketing Communications Manager, where corporate marketing strategies were developed to promote technology adoption. David holds a BS in Marketing from San Diego State University.