Professional Life
Debra’s interest in health care began in 1970 when she started working part time at Rose Medical Center in the metabolic kitchen and main food service while attending Denver East High School. Debra went on serve as a paramedic at Swedish Medical Center in Denver. She also worked as a manager at a clinical laboratory at Hunterdon Medical Center, NJ, and as the general manager for ICT Chromatography, a European-based company selling chromatography equipment. Later, her professional focus changed to information technology where Debra worked as the Marketing Director for Sysoft, based at the World Trade Center until 09-11-2021.
Non-Profit Experience
After her family moved to New Jersey in 1982, Debra began pursuing opportunities for public service. She became the president of a Parent Teacher Association and later was elected to the school board in Hunterdon County, NJ. There she chaired the curriculum committee and served on the grant committee. After 9-11, Debra decided to support her two sons who both enlisted in the military, serving the military as a Family Readiness Leader where she recruited and managed volunteers, became a master trainer for new Family Readiness Leaders, and was appointed to a General Advisory Board as a voting member and parliamentarian.
The Importance of St. Vincent Health and the Health of Lake County
Debra’s commitment to health care and supporting veterans runs deep. Starting in her early teens, she worked as a part of a variety of medical services. She personally understands the importance of having outstanding health care in the community you live in. Critical Access Hospitals provide quick medical response, which in many cases is lifesaving. She is proud to contribute to the health of the Lake County community.
Personal Life
After many years in New Jersey, Debra returned to her home state of Colorado and happily adopted Leadville has her new home. She enjoys, music, traveling, learning the history of Leadville and the surrounding area, visiting ghost towns and socializing with friends and family. She finds working at her ranch outside of town to be an opportunity to learn new things, and appreciates the skills required to live a more rural lifestyle. Most of all, Debra enjoys spending time with her three husky pups and Nelly Bell, her beautiful quarter horse.
