A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Debbie came to the continental United States to attend Michigan State University, where she graduated with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. After college she went on to work for Marriott International in California. Later, Debbie moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to complete a court reporting degree, and went on to work within the courtroom industry for several years. Debbie’s strong background in hospitality and relationship building, coupled with her passion for the possibilities presented by the clinical research field led her to joining our team. Her strong commitment to helping others, has fueled her desire to see a cure for Dementia/Alzheimer’s within her lifetime. Outside work, Debbie loves to cook, read, hike, spend time with her two sons, and walk her Great Dane, Sam.