She devoted 15 years spearheading human resources efforts and implementing leadership development programs in companies such as Bose Corporation, Jabra and Canon. In 2007, Deborah decided to shift her focus toward giving back to communities. Now she sits on the Board of IFBM: Bio-Touch.

Love Thy Neighbor — And My Parents!

I have been blessed. My parents and I are tremendously close. We always have been. When I was a kid, my parents enthusiastically supported every activity my brother and I chose to pursue, be it music, theater, dance, the arts, tennis or science club (that was my brother). Not only were they present for every…