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.

MY STORY

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 Leader

  • Fundraiser and Grant Writer

  • Educational Researcher and Professional Developer

  • Writing Teacher

  • College Admissions Advisor

  • Painter and Sculptor

  • Reiki Master

  • Wife and Mother

  • Dog Mom

I coach leaders and organizations who seek expert guidance and thought leadership in managing change, transforming culture, and designing a strategy.

Thirty years in non-profit leadership, adult education, and research have honed my knowledge and skills as a creative consultant and coach who attentively listens and effectively nudges clients toward their goals.

I spend my leisure time doing outdoor activities, painting and sculpting, and traveling with family and friends. I have three adult children and live with my husband and dog on the seacoast of New Hampshire.

Debra put together a 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 professional life. Her education, compassion, and skill set are unmatched.

—Amanda Holt, Founder Body Mechanix