Debbie has been a diversity, communications and strategy consultant for more than 20 years. Debbie has recently completed an 18-month review of Operation Respect at the New Zealand Defence Force, assessing progress in eliminating harmful and inappropriate sexual behaviour and creating a culture of dignity and respect.
For the BNZ, the diversity and inclusion work she developed won a global award from the UN Women's Empowerment Principles (WEP) group for promoting gender equality. She has also provided advice on diversity and inclusion to The Treasury, Customs and Auckland Council. She has previously been on an advisory board to the Ministry of Women's Affairs, and on the Human Rights Commission Race Relations Sector Advisory Group.
