Debbie Dee
President
Debbie Dee was born in Calgary Alberta in 1955 and moved to Powell River in 1973.
She has worked many differing careers including forest worker in the cedar shake industry, auto parts delivery driver, radio station salesperson, chef, and much more. In 1998 she combined her love of music and her interest in psychology and attended university. In 2002 she obtained a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree from Capilano University, graduating on the Dean’s Honour Roll. She also received her Fellowship with the Association of Music and Imagery, practicing the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery. One year later Debbie was hired to create a Society for persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury.
The Society opened its doors on September 10th, 2003, and Debbie was at the helm until March of 2025. She now joins the board to assist with governance and offers her experience and expertise for anything else the new Executive Director needs. Over the years Debbie has served on many boards and was a twice elected member of city council.
She continues to pursue her love of music as a singer and guitar player and is learning how to paint with watercolour. She remains an active advocate for persons with disabilities, volunteering for the food bank. Debbie loves to travel and is an avid history buff. She is currently in talks with the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation offering assistance in helping establish a Canadian arm of the International Charity.