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2026 Eradicate Hate Global Summit

September 15-17, 2026

David L. Lawrence Convention Center | Pittsburgh, PA

Eradicate Hate Global Summit logo

2026 Eradicate Hate Global Summit

September 15-17, 2026

David L. Lawrence Convention Center | Pittsburgh, PA

Deborah Maxson

President, Keller Maxson, Inc.

Eradicate Hate:
2024

Deborah is the President of Keller Maxson, Inc., and specializes in litigation communications, legislative strategies, coalition management, media analysis, third-party advocacy, and community relations projects. She has extensive experience working directly with C-level executives, general counsel, outside legal counsel, senior advocacy leaders, and corporate public relations groups. Deborah’s multifaceted approach protects brands from unwanted attacks from the media, legislatures, courts, and activist groups.

Deborah works with many of the nation’s mayors and cities to develop strategic outreach projects for housing and workforce development. She coordinates specialized community education development programs for KMI clients.

Deborah has managed a supplier coalition of over 5,000 companies spread across the country to advocate for continued funding of U.S. submarine forces and to promote the value of the submarine industrial base as a vital part of our national security. Deborah worked with coalition members to successful support the program through engagement with U.S. Senate and House members.

Deborah uses her broad experience to develop litigation, crisis and public policy communications strategies. She has directed collaborative efforts involving coalitions, corporate leaders, industry experts, business associations, community organizations, public policy groups and public officials. She also has experience developing strategic positioning campaigns for clients through digital and social media outreach.

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The Summit was more than empty words – it made clear that a solution-driven approach is the only way to fight hate. That’s why the working group activities, which are results driven are going to be critical in defeating violent extremism. The Summit brought together the best minds in government, private sector, academia, and civil society. Being surrounded by these experts sparked new ideas – some of which I’ve already implemented or have written about.

Jason Blazakis
Jason Blazakis Professor of Practice and Director of Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)