United Way of Anchorage Hires Chief Communications Officer
United Way of Anchorage
The United Way of Anchorage hired Amy DeBruhl as its new Chief Communications Officer. A seasoned Alaska communications professional, she has eighteen years of experience in strategy and management for nonprofit and Alaska Native organizations, including the past eight years as Corporate Communications Manager at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).
At United Way of Anchorage, DeBruhl helps lead the organization’s strategies to improve the health, education, and financial stability of everyone in Anchorage alongside an expanded communications team that includes specialists in storytelling, visual storytelling, social media, public relations, and advertising.
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“I love this community and have always worked to improve it,” says DeBruhl. “I am excited to share my talents and experience with United Way of Anchorage and our important objectives that benefit everyone in Anchorage. The United Way is doing great work with a variety of resources available, and I look forward to sharing those stories and information to further help Anchorage.”
DeBruhl, born and raised in Anchorage, has Dena’ina Athabascan roots from Nondalton and Hän Gwich’in Athabascan roots from Eagle. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Columbia University and a master of business administration degree from Willamette University. During her tenure at ANTHC, she expanded digital marketing and communications across web, social media, and advertising.
