Deborah Sauer, principal, has more than 25 years of experience in the technical communication field. She received a Masters
in Technical and Professional Writing from Northeastern University, where she also taught in the Technical Writing Training Program from 1991-97. Deborah has also been a guest lecturer at Bentley College and Endicott College.

She was an active member in the Society for Technical Communication for more than 20 years, serving on the Board of Directors as the Assistant to the President for Conferences for
six years. In this role, she was responsible for the STC annual conference as well as regional conferences.

She also serves as a mentor to those interested in pursuing a career in technical communication.

Awards:

• STC Fellow - 2001
• STC Outstanding Service Award - 2000, 1999, 1998, 1993
• STC Merit Awards - Avid EDL Manager Help & Avid FilmScribe Help - 2000
• STC Associate Fellow - 1998
• STC Achievement Award - Boston/NNE Technical Publications Competitions, PictureTel GroupShare User's Guide - 1995
• PictureTel Award of Recognition, for contributions to the LIVEManager product - 1994
• STC Chapter Achievement Award - 1993
• STC International Award of Recognition - 1993