Deborah is an organizer and attorney who has worked with progressive candidates, not-for-profit organizations, social-justice networks, and foundations. She started her career as an organizer, worked as a journalist, and practiced law. She is the executive Director of a multi-entity organization: New Left Accelerator and NLA’s affiliated 501(c)(3), The Capacity Shop. NLA and TCS provide capacity-building support to innovative organizations that use a mix of legal entities to build power and win key battles. She serves on the boards of Women Lawyers On Guard and Action Squared. She lives in San Francisco, and is the proud and tired mom of Ryder Jane (9) and Hudson Townes (7).