Since 2008, she has worked at the Heart Institute in various departments, including Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Deborah is a Nurse Educator, providing community outreach through health education presentations. She also facilitates the development, planning and implementation of educational programs for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. Deborah received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Ottawa, through the Algonquin College collaborative program im Pembroke, Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Kinesiology from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Deborah's areas of interest include women's heart health and promoting healthy lifestyle changes, as well as the overall health of individuals in rural communities. See full bio at pwc.ottawaheart.ca