Deborah joined the California Jazz Conservatory in December 2022 as the Director of Finance.  She brings an abundance of experience as a business entrepreneur, project manager and audit professional across multiple industries, spanning manufacturing, financial services, and higher education.  Deborah received both her Masters of Business Administration in Accounting & Finance and Bachelors of Arts in East Asian Studies from UC Berkeley. She currently volunteers with the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library and the UC Botanical Gardens, and has previously served as a board member and treasurer for various Berkeley Unified School District affiliated organizations.