Deborah Kekone

Deborah Kekone joined the VMA team in February 2020 as a part-time graphic designer, working with education and infrastructure clients to create communications materials for print, web and digital marketing.

Deborah started her career working at regional newspapers and later at national and boutique advertising agencies and marketing firms. Prior to joining VMA, Deborah spent 12 years as a freelance designer working with non-profit organizations, small and large businesses, community-based organizations, and education-sector clients.

Deborah is a diverse and accomplished graphic designer whose specialties include art direction, print and packaging design, web/digital design, brand development and management, creative strategy for advertising and marketing campaigns, writing, and creative collaboration. As a designer, she offers a unique skill set with her strong time-management and problem-solving skills and refined design aesthetic.

Deborah lives in Claremont, California with her husband, two sons, cat and dogs. She is currently on the board of Claremont Educational Foundation (CEF), serving as Communications Committee Chair. She has been an active committee member for several local election campaigns and is also a regular committee member for fundraisers at her children’s schools. In her free time, Deborah enjoys taking care of her vegetable garden, cooking, reading and interior design.