Biography
Based in California, Deborah is a Principal and Education Practice Leader who has partnered with more than 45 higher education institutions to facilitate integrated, participatory, and data-informed planning and design processes.
Deborah is an architect and planning strategist who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in integrated strategic and facilities planning, space programming, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach. Working hand-in-hand with higher education leaders, she helps coordinate campus-wide decisions regarding site and facilities development that support the institution’s vision, mission, and goals and are based on solid planning principles. Deborah is a recognized thought leader, a frequent speaker at state and national conferences, and a facilitator for the SCUP Planning Institute.
Integrated planning connects people, mission and place to create a shared vision for the future.
Qualifications and Recognition
Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture, Tulane University
Registered Architect: Missouri
NCARB Certified, SCUP Planning Institute Graduate
Member, Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)
Member, Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA)
Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Faculty, Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Planning Institute
Presenter, Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA)
Speaker, Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Annual Conference
Speaker, Association of Chief Business Officials (ACBO) Fall Conference
Speaker, Strengthening Student Success Conference
Presenter, RP Conference
Presenter, Community College Facilities Coalition (CCFC)