Debbie was born in Coos Bay, Oregon, and later moved to Portland. She went to college and studied Accounting while working as a Caregiver in an Adult Family Home. After a move to Longview, WA, a career managing restaurants, she decided that her passion was in Caregiving. In 2006, she went to work for PSA (Pediatric Services of America) and in 2014 started working for Elfin Services (now PNW Aging) as a Caregiver, later becoming Caregiver Specialist for the Longview and Kelso areas.
Debbie excels at getting to know both the caregivers and the clients to help ensure the best placement and care. She became Humanitude® Certified, learning how to train Caregivers to be more engaged, patient and loving with their clients. Debbie continues in her role as the Care Coordinator and Case Manager.