Charisma Deberry
VP, Strategic Communications & Engagement
Horizon Media

Charisma is an accomplished communications executive and media expert known for her ability to speak truth to power across various industries. She brings a unique, spunky perspective to Fortune 100 clients seeking to rebrand and refocus to drive revenue growth. Her passion is creating dynamic content to entertain and engage varying audiences, attracting Tier 1 level partnerships, and establishing strong consumer connections.

As a proud left-brainer, Charisma curates content for notable media brands DONDA, Time, NBC News, Essence Communications, Blavity, Ebony, VladTV, and more. She is a hip-hop historian with extensive urban entertainment and pop culture knowledge. Charisma developed a passion for writing as a young child addicted to urban fiction. She has a professional background in creative writing for television, digital, and print media. Charisma attended the University of Southern California and Hampton University; she holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s in Public Relations.

Charisma is an Anthem Award winner, two-time Webby nominee, and NBCUniversal “Know Your Value” honoree, and was selected for the Harvard University Women of Color Leadership program. She has received accolades for her community service endeavors from the American Cancer Society, Make A Wish Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 100 Black Men of America, and the Urban League.