Deana Bass

Deana Bass' first job in the business was writing obituary notices and wedding announcements for her hometown newspaper The Columbus Ledger Enquirer in Columbus, Georgia. Since those early years, political leaders, business leaders and national non-profits have called on her to manage their messaging and their media. She served as press secretary and spokesperson for U.S. Congressman Howard P. Buck McKeon (Former Chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee, Current Chair of the House Armed Services Committee), Director of Coalitions for U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (Former Chair of the House Republican Conference) and Deputy Director of Coalitions to Ken Mehlman (Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee). In addition to her national media relations experience, Deana served as a staff writer for regional daily newspapers covering issues related to local and state government and education reform. Her work as a staff writer and her experience as the news producer of a CBS affiliate gives her a keen appreciation for writing, editing and messaging that appeals to grassroots audiences. In 2012, Deana co-founded Speak Easy Speakers a celebrity speakers bureau. Speak Easy is not your every day collection of gimmicky motivational speakers. Speak Easy speakers are extraordinary people with fascinating lives. Deana holds a B.A. in communication and international relations from Salem College and an M.F.A. in film production from Ohio University. Deana serves on the Board of Trustees of Salem Academy and College. She also volunteers with the media Ministry of her church, DC Metro Church in Alexandria, Virginia.