Co-lead judge: Best Plain Language Annual Report

Founder of Logophile, Virginia, USA

As founder of Logophile, LLC, Deanna is a clear communication strategist and trainer, helping organisations and people make every word count. Through her work, Deanna’s goal is to enable clients to use language as a brand asset with empathy, creativity, and precision.

Deanna has served clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging businesses across industries such as financial services and scientific R&D.

In addition, Deanna is a Board Member for the Center for Plain Language and is Chair of the Communications Committee for the International Plain Language Federation. She previously co-chaired the ClearMark Awards from 2015–2017, an annual event celebrating the best plain language in North America. Deanna is a member of PLAIN, Clarity International, and the Center for Plain Language.

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