Posted by Tanya Arja on 12/22/2023 10:29:00 AM

For Immediate Release 

Contact:  Tanya Arja  
Hillsborough County Public Schools  
Office of Communications 
813-272-4060 

Tampa, Fl. (December 22, 2023) – Veteran communications professional Debra Bellanti is joining Hillsborough County Public Schools as the Director of Media and Public Relations. Debra’s first day is Monday, January 8, 2024.  

Debra will oversee day-to-day communications with media representatives to share the innovative programs in our schools and the positive stories occurring in our classrooms every day. 

Before taking this position, Debra was the Director of Communications & Community Relations with the Hillsborough County Tax Collector, developing the organization’s marketing and communication strategies.  

Debra previously worked for Hillsborough County Public Schools, overseeing communications for our Transformation Network schools, the district’s highest needs schools that receive focused resources to support student growth.  

Beginning on January 8, Debra can be reached at Email Debra Bellanti or (813) 538-6015 (cell).  

Tanya Arja, Chief of Communications, can still be contacted at  Email Tanya Arja or (813) 493-6964.