Debra is a retired entrepreneur who seamlessly blended small business leadership with her expertise in interior design throughout her professional career. Holding a BFA from Drake University, she is deeply committed to community impact and has lent her leadership to and served on numerous corporate and civic boards.
“Yerkes had me at ‘hello.’ Whether it’s admiring the historic Beaux-Arts architecture, stargazing through The Great Refractor, volunteering in the perennial gardens, or listening to a thought-provoking speaker, Yerkes never fails to captivate me.”