Debra Patterson

Debra Patterson is an accomplished academic and administrator, currently serving as Associate Dean and Professor at Wayne State University since August 2008, and previously holding the role of Interim Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs. With a strong background in community psychology, Debra obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Michigan State University between 2003 and 2008 and a Master's degree in Social Work from Wayne State University from 1994 to 1996. Prior to her tenure at Wayne State University, Debra was the Program Director at Turning Point, Inc. from 1996 to 2003.