FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2020
Easterseals DC MD VA Announces New Senior Director of Marketing and Communications – Darlene Chapman-Holmes
Silver Spring, MD - Easterseals is pleased to announce that Darlene Chapman-Holmes has joined the organization as the new Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. A proven leader with over 20 years of industry experience in sales, marketing and communications, Darlene has worked with organizations like Viacom, NPR, and Discovery Networks and served on boards at The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Girls Inc., and International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS), an organization that connects and supports organizations for people with disabilities worldwide.
“Darlene brings extensive experience in development, marketing and communications to our team. We look forward to working with her as she will be a tremendous asset and leader for Easterseals,” said Phil Panzarella, Chief Growth Officer, Easterseals DC MD VA.
“I am excited to join the Easterseals family, where we will continue to build this iconic brand and bring a unique perspective to an organization that continues to provide so much to veterans, children and adults with disabilities," said Darlene Chapman-Holmes, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Easterseals DC MD VA.
Prior to joining Easterseals DC MD VA, Darlene was an independent consultant for a number of clients in the non-profit space providing critical expertise in digital media, sales, and marketing. She also served as Director of Marketing and Communications at Saval Foods Corporation and Deli Brands of America where she was responsible for corporate marketing and communications for the regional food distributor and national meat manufacturer and distributor.
Darlene also has experience as head of marketing at National Investment Center for Seniors in Housing and Care, as well extensive experience working with nonprofit and for-profit media organizations. While with NPR, she was responsible for generating millions of dollars and distributing equipment for the Public Radio Satellite Service to hundreds of public radio and television stations. For the cable television industry including Viacom, BET, and Discovery Networks, Darlene led teams in affiliate sales, digital marketing, and business development, as well as managed teams in customer service, creative service, research and communications.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Darlene has shared her talents with several organizations, including Cable Television Association of Marketers, The Executive Leadership Council, National Association of Minorities in Communications, Women in Cable Telecommunications, and sits on the board of the Children’s Cancer Foundation.
Chapman-Holmes holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Maryland.
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Easterseals DC MD VA – For more than 100 years, Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for children, adults, families and veterans living – and thriving – with disabilities and special needs in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Through the innovative, inclusive and person-centered work we do, we are strengthening our community and changing the way the world defines and views disability. We are committed to making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day. www.eseal.org
