Debbie Veney
Vice President, Community Members
Debbie Veney is the founder and CEO of Agency, a nonprofit strategic communications and advocacy organization.
She leads a team of communications and marketing professionals who specialize in reputation management, advocacy campaigns, and shaping national communications strategy around K-12 public education choice. Debbie brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, advocacy, government relations and media relations, as well as a deep passion for equity in education and belief in the transformative power of high-quality education.
Her earlier career in corporate communications included crisis communications, media relations, and roles at DuPont, CIGNA, and UnitedHealth Care. Before founding Agency, Debbie led the communications and marketing team at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, a policy and advocacy nonprofit based in Washington. Debbie also managed the government affairs and communications functions at NewSchools Venture Fund, The Education Trust, and Communities In Schools. In addition, she held a senior communications position at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Debbie holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism from Howard University and a master’s degree in Mass Communication from Temple University.
