About Our Team
Debra Caruso Marrone
President/Owner
Debra Caruso Marrone is a seasoned media professional with more than 30 years of experience in the field. She is the president and owner of DJC Communications, a New York City-based public relations firm that she founded. Throughout her career, Debra has directed media campaigns for a diverse range of clients, including corporate entities, large non-profit organizations, unions, trade organizations, and leading universities.
A graduate of Fordham University with a degree in journalism, Debra has maintained strong ties with her alma mater. She serves as the president of the Fordham College Alumni Association and authored the book “Fordham University & the United States: A History,” which explores the intertwined histories of the institution and the nation.
Featured in The Hill and Huffington Post, Debra has also written articles on public relations in such publications as BullDog Reporter, and O’Dwyer’s PR Magazine on such topics as advice for the presidential candidates.
Debra is also a member of the Board of Governors of the New York Press Club, where she represents the organization as its public relations consultant. Her expertise in media relations has led to her being quoted in various reputable outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, ABC News Radio, Medium Magazine, Forbes.com, AOL WalletPop, Christian Science Monitor, Medium.com and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel among others.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Debra has pursued further education, earning certificates in The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking from Harvard University and in Internet/Social Media Monitoring and Analysis from Brand24. She is also featured in “Who’s Who of American Women” and actively volunteers in her community.
Debra resides in Glen Cove, New York, with her husband, Mike Marrone. They have two children.
