Deborah Brewster

Deborah Brewster has held high-level roles at the most respected media organizations in the world. She was most recently SVP, Strategy, at News Corp, the media company. Her leadership role in encompassed acquisitions and investments, innovation, policy, digital transformation and business development. Previously, Deborah was deputy managing editor at The Wall Street Journal, where she launched new lines of business as well as working to digitally transform the publication. Before that, she was a writer and editor for the Financial Times. Deborah has extensive experience on both the editorial and business side of media: as a writer and editor; as a manager and leader; and in launching, developing and acquiring new digital businesses. She has managed teams ranging in size from six to 90 people. Currently Deborah is advising several startups; consulting; and a non-profit board member. The next phase of her professional life will probably be in non-profit work.

Better treatment for farmed animals

Medicaid for all US children aged zero to 10, regardless of means. This would ensure that all children received healthcare regardless of their parents' situation. Adults who wanted to use their own health insurance to cover their children could continue to do so. This seems more politically palatable than the "Medicare for all" option.

This is my first TED! So I don't have any stories yet.