Short Boost Episode: Deb Baum, Brilliance Awards Judge
Deb Baum
Deb Baum is the Senior Director of Communications and Strategic Institutional Marketing at The Bryn Mawr School, an all-girls PK-12 school in Baltimore, Maryland. Deb previously worked in communications and media relations roles at Gilman School, The Rhode Island Foundation, and Brown University. Deb also has a background in journalism, having spent three years as a news writer for WBZ-TV in Boston as well as serving on the staff of 60 Minutes II and The Early Show in New York City.
Deb enters the Five Year Club in 2024 as a Brilliance Awards judge.
Deb Quoted
“[Judging] is one of the last things I do before winter break, and it’s a nice way to end the calendar year and be thinking about what’s ahead. It’s truly inspiring to be able to see what other people are doing.”
“[Winning] is really validating. It’s like the Academy Award. It’s great to be recognized by people who are in your role, know the work, and know and see it every day. It’s validating and gives you a chance to celebrate yourself. It’s not always a role that there are awards and accolades for all the time.”
“I think it’s great that you have entry-point pricing that’s a pretty low risk for people. And there’s a category for everyone.”
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