Derek Desol

Background

About Derek Desol

I tell stories that serve your mission, achieve your goals, and weather the storm.In a career that spans broadcasting, nonprofits, health care, global scientific fundraising, and even live comedy, my work lives at the intersection of corporate communications and high-level development. Through building programs, crafting leadership messaging, and managing crisis on local, regional, and global levels, I have learned the power of compelling storytelling rooted in a thorough understanding of what motivates each audience. My teams have grown earned media placements, improved turnaround times, standardized practices, and created systems and materials that elevate an organization. We have also answered the call during a pandemic, pivoted a global fundraising campaign after an overnight missile strike, and offered highly sensitive messaging after some of the most disturbing acts of violence, terrorism, and geopolitical discord this century. If you have a story to tell, something to build, or a storm to weather, let’s talk.Corporate Communications Strategy & Execution • Crisis Management • Internal & External Communications • Executive Communications • High-Stakes Writing • Content Strategy & Storytelling • Brand Strategy & Messaging • Thought Leadership • Stakeholder Engagement • Change Communications • Project Management • Process Development & Continuous Improvement