With a Masters of Social Work from the University of British Columbia, Deborah has worked in the field of social work in various capacities for over 20 years. Most recently as a Clinical Coordinator with Doctor’s of BC in the Physician Health Program and prior to that in various capacities with Child and Youth Mental Health programs for both Vancouver Coastal Health and Provincial Health Services Authority in both clinical and leadership positions. Her interest in DASH stems from a passion for, and many years of experience in working with children and youth. As both a social worker and parent she places high value on programs that support and nurture the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of children and youth to attain optimal functioning.