Debra has served the Senior Healthcare Industry as Community Relations Director, Sales Director and Community Liaison in Assisted Living Communities, Home Health Care and currently at White Cross Pharmacy. Her sales & marketing acumen, business development, as well as organizational skills has contributed to the Pharmacy's expanding book of contracts with Facilities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Her role in the Intake Department during the height of Covid contributed to greater efficiency resulting in improved communication, customer service and business growth. Debra's history in working with seniors dates back to her career as a Speech Pathologist, working with adults with head trauma and stroke. She was the first Intern in her field at Massachusetts General Hospital. Having practiced several years in California, Debra returned to New England and opened Bristol, RI's first Bed & Breakfast, serving as Innkeeper for 22 years. She was responsible for developing the tourism industry in the East Bay by improving relations between the Town of Bristol and Roger Williams University, creating the Tourism Division of the East Bay County Chamber of Commerce (serving on their Board of Directors) and opening the Town's first visitor and information center.Debra's passion for staying connected was evident by her service to her community through both the Lions and Rotary Clubs where she received the highest honors as the recipient of both the Melvyn Jones and Paul Harris Fellowship awards.