Debra’s focus for the organization has been to create sustainability and an environment that values choice for seniors – particularly in the area of nutrition and programming.

As chief executive officer, Debra has expanded services to include the ten-county metro Atlanta Region as well as the Bibb County area; developed partnerships and collaborated in the local community with other nonprofits including Senior Citizen Services, Jewish Family and Career Services, Visiting Nurse Health Systems and Catholic Charities.

Under Debra, Senior Connections has acquired an education arm and expanded into education and travel. The Connections Café and Connections Catering were launched to further expand our food services capabilities.

Debra worked for nine years with AGL Resources (parent company of Atlanta Gas Light Company), serving in several positions including director, diversity and volunteer outreach and director, community affairs, where she managed the community affairs/giving program. She also served as a strategic partner as human resources director for Atlanta Gas Light Company.

Other professional experience includes several consulting positions involving strategic planning, management and implementation of human resources and business programs. She worked for David M. Griffith & Associates where she served as the manager of the human resources consulting practice for the Atlanta office. She also worked for the Atlanta Regional Commission, providing consulting services to local governments.