Deb Pollack Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

Drive Toward a Cure raises funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease research AND patient care. Inspired by the camaraderie within the automotive culture – including enthusiast communities and industry professionals – Drive Toward Cure events harness enthusiasm for cars and driving with the power to financially assist those living with Parkinson’s, as well as monetarily contribute to the research that will hopefully one day lead to a cure. www.drivetowardacure.orgAs a 501(c)(3) charitable organization we direct funds to The Michael J. Foundation for Parkinson's Research and The Parkinson's Foundation, as well as establishing our own "Access to Care" program in 2019 to support regional Parkinson's Foundation Centers of Excellence in Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Nashville, NY, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and Denver, as well as grassroots Parkinson's clinics in areas we hold events.Separately, our own programs include the creation of a California Wildfire Grant Fund that provided financial assistance to those suffering from Parkinson's Disease and affected by the devastating 2018 California wildfires and since became a 'Special Assistance Fund' offering financial aid for Parkinson's patient applicants affected by catastrophic events - Since 2016 more than $1,000,000 has been raised through the enthusiast and professional automotive community to support both Parkinson's research AND patient care.

Los Angeles, Ca

-- Publicist for Singer Vehicle Design since 2009 Strategic Communications Consultant - strengths include business and marketing plan development, brand communications strategies, owner/media event programs, and product placement for automotive, luxury, and lifestyle brands including Ferrari, Maserati, SSC (Shelby Supercars), Ferrari Club of America, Katzkin Leather Inc., Valkyrie Racing/Valkyrie Gives, Carbon Revolution, Pinehurst Concours, Atlanta Concours, and Keno Brothers Fine Automobile Auctions, as well as worldwide PR/marketing agencies

Global

Brand champion, media relations, relationship management/enhancement

* Contracted as "full-time" executive to oversee national lifestyle PR/partnership marketing efforts and support national automotive public relations programs for NJ-based corporate headquarters -- instrumental in re-launch of Maserati brand in North American market* Acted as "brand champion" to support dealer relations, customer satisfaction, "influencer audiences" and target outreach on both national and regional basis* Utilized solid base of national media relationships to consistently secure lifestyle, brand and product coverage in national, regional and global publications* Expansive role in charitable efforts and creating extensive partnerships throughout celebrity-minded audiences* Secured significant product placements on lead TV, cable and motion picture roles as well as commercials* Global product support for "sister" brand product launch programs in both the U.S. and Italy, including the Alfa Romeo Brea Spyder and Alfa Romeo Mito vehicles

* Worked concurrently with Ferrari and Maserati brands nationally/globally over same time period* Created regional media programs to support Ferrari Challenge Series; supported owners events including annual owners' rally, Ferrari 50th anniversary in the U.S. program, as well as Panamerican journey* National media involvement, including aligning press with Ferrari owners rallies to promote lifestyle opportunities; partnership programs and relationship management

* Emphasis in strategic marketing, business planning, counsel to CEOs and Senior Management, program implementation and special events from concept to reality; responsible for overseeing and increasing budgets in excess of $1.5mm professional fee for clients including General Motors; Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.; Garrett Engine Boosting Systems; Onstar; Value Rent-A-Car; while managing team of up to 12 professionals* Established a solid reputation for building relationships with industry, trade/business/consumer and lifestyle media and analysts, while creating non-traditional partnership opportunities teaming consumer products within the fashion, entertainment and non-profit arenas* Developed and implemented crisis communications programs for global environmental boycott; nation's largest class action lawsuit; Japan-bashing and other trade issues

Management Development Program, Office Of Executive Education

Activities and Societies: Member, University of Southern California "Town & Gown"

Bachelor Of Arts

Activities and Societies: Alpha Omicron Pi