Deborah is very active in her community.  She serves on the Board of Directors of the Women Business Owners of Prince George’s County as a Membership Director and mentor.  Deborah serves on the Board of Directors for Perrywood Elementary School’s PTA as a Delegate and Volunteer Coordinator for the school.  She also has been a Junior Achievement (JA) volunteer for over 15 years.  Deborah is currently a JA volunteer at Beacon Heights Elementary School where she teaches third graders business economics with a focus on their community.  Deborah rounds out her volunteer work in her own Perrywood community as a member of the annual Perrywood Day committee.  She can be seen cooking, serving food or helping out in the children’s activity area.  Deborah is a volunteer, through and through!

Deborah has a Bachelors in Spanish and a Bachelors in International Business from the State University of New York and a Masters in Business Administration from Howard University. Prior to starting LFA, Deborah enjoyed a 15-year career in Contracts and Procurement and simultaneously dedicated her "free time" to working with children in various capacities as teacher, mentor, coach, tutor, and friend.