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Deirdre Hargrave

Deirdre Hargrave is an account coordinator at Becker Communications.  Prior to working at Becker Communications, Deirdre worked in public outreach for a state agency in New York, where she promoted accessibility on state land.  She also interned for a non-profit organization in southwest Boston, where she worked in community relations and social media marketing.  Deirdre has also worked with social media for special projects including place branding and a start up franchise.


Deirdre received her Master’s Degree in Communication Management from Emerson College and her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Communications from Buffalo State College.

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