She graduated with her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro University Nevada, and obtained her Bachelors of Science from University of California, Riverside. Prior to moving to San Diego, Debbie grew up in Orange County and worked in a community clinic while predominantly providing care for the under-served population including the non-insured, migrant seasonal farm workers as well as the homeless. In her spare time, she loves to scuba dive, be outdoors, explore new cities with friends and family, and hang out with her two dogs.