Deborah Hong

Deborah Hong is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in public relations and community engagement. Currently serving as Community Relations Manager at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power since October 2017, Deborah has also held roles such as Senior Public Relations Specialist and Public Information Director for the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Deborah's previous experience includes serving as Press Deputy for the City of Los Angeles and Director of Marketing at The Digital Ghetto, Inc. Additionally, Deborah has contributed as a Social Media Marketing Manager at Edmunds.com and as a Senior Associate in the Business Services Group at Capital Group. Education includes a Master of Public Administration with a focus on International Policy and Development from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of California, Berkeley, and experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Seoul, Korea.