Deborah began her career in workforce services as the Workforce Development Coordinator-Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ, with the Waters & Sims Employment Agency, working on behalf of people with disabilities under Work First New Jersey, the State’s cash-assistance program for individuals and families in need.

She expanded her career expertise as the Director of Supported Employment, United Cerebral Palsy in NY, and then as a Vocational Instructor/Placement Coordinator/Vocational Counselor, New York Institute of Technology, serving simultaneously as the Program Coordinator of the Graduate Placement Center, a vocational program for college students with learning disabilities.

For nearly 20 years, Bryant & Stratton College was the beneficiary of Deborah’s expertise, knowledge, and skills through positions as Director of Career Services, simultaneously serving as Coordinator of Workforce Development Training with community partners; as Ohio Market Adjunct Faculty, facilitating Career Development Courses via multimedia strategies tailored to student-learning styles;  as Ohio Market Director of Career Services; and immediately prior to joining KRA, as Adjunct Faculty, supporting the College’s mission by providing an engaging environment for the adult learners.

As the Manager of the Medina County Career Center (MCCC) and the One Stop Operator (OSO for the Medina County KRA/OhioMeansJobs program), KRA, Deborah leads and oversees MCCC and OSO operations that provide services for WIOA-eligible Adults and Dislocated Workers, optimizing processes and program performance; ensuring exceptional outcome-driven services for our jobseeker- and employer-customers and community partners; facilitating orientation and training for new staff; and overall, fostering a positive, innovative, and productive workforce-services environment.

In addition to an MA in Education, with a concentration in Adult Education and Training, from the University of Phoenix, and a BA in Communication Disorders from the University of Pittsburgh, she has earned Career Development Facilitator and Business Professional Leadership Certifications.

Deborah enjoys spending time on her farm with her various cast of farm characters, each with their own unique personality, which provides endless enjoyment.