Debbie was born in Hamilton, ON. She graduated from Brock University with a dual degree in Sociology and Communications in 2000. During this time, she volunteered at the Niagara Police Crisis Unit. She received hands-on real-life experience and acquired an understanding of several issues and areas in need. She began working in human resources and then at DCF in 2008 in child abuse investigations. Throughout her time at DCF she worked in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advanced personal and family recovery and resiliency.
After 16 years, Debbie decided to switch careers and began working at A Bond of Love as an adoption counselor. She provides support and guidance to adoptive parents and children, birth mothers, and ensuring healthy matches and prepared adoptive homes.
