Brenda Duran is a highly accomplished media and communications specialist with a notable decade-long tenure in Los Angeles County. Significant contributions in key roles have marked her career, including Communications Director for the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk and Deputy Executive Officer of Communications and Creative Services at the Executive Office of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Director of External Affairs for the newly established Los Angeles County Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department. In these positions, she played a pivotal role in initiating and expanding the social media presence of both departments, significantly enhancing their public outreach and overseeing the development of their communications office infrastructure from the ground up.
Brenda’s expertise lies in crafting strategic and concise messaging for a wide array of public programs and initiatives. Her portfolio includes the successful launch of numerous multimedia campaigns spanning various mediums, such as editorial and TV and radio spots, social media engagement, outdoor billboards, and public service announcements endorsed by notable public figures. She has also excelled in developing comprehensive communication plans and directing social media strategy in times of crisis.
Prior to her illustrious career in Los Angeles County, Brenda made her mark in print media as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor. In this capacity, she oversaw the implementation of various digital platforms to expand the reach of content online and in print.
Brenda’s educational background is rooted in journalism, having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles. Her diverse experiences and extensive skill set place her at the forefront of media and communications, making her a vital contributor to the success of various public programs and initiatives in Los Angeles County.
She is the youngest daughter of Segundo and Rosa Duran, two Mexican immigrants who set out for the American dream nearly fifty years ago.
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