What People are Saying about Working Together…

  • “Amazing - Deborah goes out of her way to make sure you have the support you need while keeping you honest.”

    — PhD Student

  • Deborah is truly an exceptional person. Her caring and sharing personality, positive attitude, and sensitivity to others distinguishes her from many others I have known in my career. Moreover, her academic background and strong intellect always serves her well...

    -A University Provost

  • Thank you for including me in the email that includes the ... program! I tried it and it has changed my life. I can read and retain so much faster now. I wish I had had this in undergrad. Thank you again for all you do!"

    - Graduate Student

  • "WOWWW, seriously thank you so much. You’ve made these past 2 years feel actually doable. Thank you thank you!"

    -Social Work Student

  • "I can’t tell you how much I appreciate having you join our meetings to review the Technical Standards. Your insight and expertise is absolutely invaluable and we could not do this without you! Thanks so much!"

    School Dean

  • "I do want to say "Thank you" for the support and guidance you provided in just those few minutes on the phone. It has truly been more than I have received at any other juncture in my experience here..."

    Nursing Student

  • Thank you for being so pleasant and supportive while I was not at my best. Like many people I’m sure, it’s always been much easier for me to give assistance than ask for it and your kindness was much appreciated. I know this is your job and I’m saying thanks for doing it so well and thoughtfully.

    - Social Work Student

  • I wanted to reach out and thank you for your encouragement and support during my journey at UMB. You were one of the most helpful and compassionate individuals I encountered. I wish I knew about the possibility of accommodations earlier in my graduate education. It never occurred to me that accommodations are not just extended testing time. If only all understood the challenges each of us face in the pursuit of education. Your kindness and professionalism will be forever appreciated.

    - Doctoral Nurse Practitioner Student

  • “Thank you so much for your time and sensitive approach. I’m not going to lie. I’m still a little emotional about asking for help... thank you for the easy to follow list of resources.”

    -Law Student AND Parent

  • Thank you SO MUCH for the guidance and amazing support you’ve provided me this past year!! I am extremely grateful for you taking the time to meet with me and provide me with invaluable tools and strategies for improving my time management.

    -Doctoral Nurse Practitioner Student

  • "I continued to hear good feedback on your presentation and session last night and this morning. Thanks for making the trip!!"

    Dean of Graduate School

  • I had such a heartfelt and encouraging conversation with you, and to me, you are kind of my "safe space"

    Pharmacy Student

  • Thank you for meeting with me today You provided so many great ideas and suggestions and also validated and affirmed a lot of efforts I've been trying to start recently.

    -Graduate Student

  • I wanted to send a note to express my appreciation for your time and energy in participating in today's panel. It really helps to hear about ups and down from women leaders at our own institution. I especially resonated with your points about authenticity and parenting older kids!

    -University Administrator

  • I appreciated our meeting very much. I found it to be productive and information regarding additional resources I did not know were available prior to our meeting. Thank you, again. I hope you have a great semester!

    -Social Work Student