Deborah began her career as a Paralegal with a law firm in Bucks County in 1981, sharpened her skills in business taxation and estate returns working for a CPA firm in Lawrenceville, NJ and her individual tax skills with a leading retail tax preparation company. Deborah earned her General Practice Paralegal certification from the Institute for Paralegal Training in Philadelphia, PA (associated with Weidner University) after attending Kutztown State College for her Bachelors. She continued her academic pursuits at RACC, Alvernia and Clemson University and maintains several certifications in various areas of study. Deborah has served on the Kutztown Area School District Tax Commission, has served as a VITA volunteer and EMT and has received the Caron Foundation Unsung Hero Award.