Debbie has 19 years of experiences as a Health Education Specialist II, previously working as a Health & Nutrition Specialist in the school system. Debbie was awarded the Robin A. Orr Community Partnership Award for promoting health and wellness through nutrition education coordination of services and access to nutrition program so that Illinois residents can achieve food security. Debbie is the coordinator for PNC “Your Amazing Body” and Hult Center’s dental health programs. She is also a National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach and certified CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Implementation Trainer, and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Trainer. Debbie is the United Way Pacesetter Campaign Coordinator for our team. She also serves on several committees, Heart of Illinois United Way Volunteer Administrators Committee, Heart of Illinois United Way Peer Group Committee, Early Childhood Forum of Central Illinois & Early Childhood Forum sub-committee Legislative Happening Hour, Peoria Bright Futures P.I. Advisory Board, & A.O.K (All Our Kids), Tazewell-Woodford Head Start Health Advisory Committee & PCCEO Health Advisory Committee.
In her spare time Debbie is the Coordinator for the Morton-Peoria St. Jude Run and volunteers for Morton-Peoria St. Jude Kids Muddy Madness and Hooked on Fishing Park. Debbie is very passionate about encouraging people to live healthier lives.
To learn more about Debbie, connect with her on LinkedIn.
