MY STORY

A woman in a gray blazer shakes hands with a person in a suit, presenting an award in front of a blue University of New Hampshire backdrop.

Education

Ph.D. in Education, University of Colorado Boulder

Master’s in English, University of New Hampshire

Bachelor’s in English, University of New Hampshire

Master’s in Professional Coaching, Transformation Academy

Experience

  • Nonprofit Leadership, Fundraising, and Grant Writing

  • Educational Research and Professional Development

  • Teaching Writing

  • College Admissions

  • Visual Arts

  • Reiki

  • Dogs

Black dog lying on a dark blue surface in a living room with a plant nearby and colorful abstract artwork in the background.

Debra coaches people and organizations who seek expert guidance and thought leadership in managing change, transforming culture, and designing a strategic plan.

30 years in education, research, and non-profit leadership has honed her expertise and skills as a creative consultant and coach who attentively listens and effectively nudges clients toward their goals.

She spends her leisure time painting, writing, and traveling. She has three adult children and lives with her husband and dog, Luke, on the seacoast of New Hampshire.

Debra has put together a beautiful coaching program that targets action and change in all of the best ways! I was so thankful to have the opportunity to work with her to help me navigate a difficult time in my life. Her education, compassion, and skill set are unmatched.

—Amanda Holt, Founder Body Mechanix