Debra and her daughter Alex taught a theatre workshop sponsored by the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, for teen girls with Turner Syndrome. These young women have a rare genetic disorder, born without their ovaries, and their physical development in hindered. Their talent is not, and they thrived in the theatre environment.

Debra produced a benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s drama Necessary Targets at Throop Hall and raised money for a Bosnian woman’s newsletter supporting women’s writing.

Debra directed a taping at Comcast television studios of The Tyrants in Therapy comedy show.