Deborah received an Honours Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Health Studies degree at York University.  She later completed a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Health Science, where she focused and published on the quality of cardiac rehabilitation programs in the Greater Toronto Area.

 

Following graduation, Deborah worked at the Centre of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety at Sunnybrook Health Sciences, where she first gained experience in the area of Antimicrobial Stewardship.

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Deborah has coordinated and contributed to multiple projects in academic, government, and hospital settings.  Her research interests include health services quality, health policy, and program evaluation.