Deborah Janz is a seasoned business strategist and consultant with a deep-seated passion for change management and international culture. With over two decades of experience, she has honed her expertise in helping organizations establish their market position and brand identity, crafting strategic messaging, and actionable plans.
A business owner herself, Deborah founded and grew IMPACT Marketing International, Inc., an agency that served businesses in North America and was the first agency to specialize in international education. She lead IMPACT as the CEO for 17 years, from 2009 to 2024. Simultaneously, in 2018, Deborah launched Human to Human Solutions to offer community research (faculty, client, student) and business management consulting.
Deborah has facilitated brand and business growth workshops globally, sharing her knowledge at conferences and with executive teams in cities like Bangkok, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Krakow, Brussels, and Dar es Salaam. Her ability to foster collaborative discussions with across siloed departments has been pivotal in helping organizations identify their unique traits and develop strategies that resonate with local and international clients and faculty.
Deborah is continuing her educational journey with an executive MBA. Her focus is on the evolution of dynamic work cultures, a topic inspired by her extensive interactions with international schools. This academic pursuit has further solidified her business acumen and leadership skills, enriching her consulting practice.
At the heart of Deborah's approach is a commitment to human-centric strategies, a philosophy that is now the cornerstone of her consulting firm, Human 2 Human Brand Solutions (H2H). Providing community research on perception, satisfaction , team cohesion, and change management, her work informs the strategic direction of organizations navigating the shifting global business landscape.
Deborah's personal interests deeply align with her professional focus. Her early career in the travel industry sparked a lifelong passion for exploring diverse cultures. Her adventures have taken her to the Galapagos Islands for SCUBA diving, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, and the historic expanse of the Great Wall of China.
