Deborah has been a registered nurse since graduating from Ryerson University in 1997, with many years in the emergency department. Prior to becoming a registered nurse, Deborah worked as an executive assistant in the financial sector. She enjoys learning and has taken various courses throughout her working career from flower arranging and yoga, to business administration and nursing, and is now pursuing her Masters in Public Health, with a specialty in gerontology. She is currently doing her practicum with CNPEA. Deborah firmly believes that education enables us to continue to grow, both personally and professionally, and enjoys interacting with others to gain different perspectives, both in a learning and working environment.