Debbi graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais IL with degrees in psychology and criminal justice. She has lived in many different states, the most unique being Alaska.

She moved to Texas three years ago and has four dogs: a pug named Diggle, and Mable and Dipper, two pit bull terrier rescues, and a SNIPSA foster fail, Penny. Debbi has always had a passion for rescuing and helping animals in need. Through mutual friends and perfect timing, she was brought to SNIPSA where she now gets to live out her passion of helping dogs and cats in San Antonio.