Debra J. M. Best

Debra J. M. Best, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a seasoned HR, organizational effectiveness, and strategic planning adviser with extensive experience since founding Deb Best Practices, a New York State Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, in 1995. The firm specializes in outsourced human resources, corporate recruitment, employee complaint investigations, strategic planning, and workplace mediation, serving a diverse array of clients from Fortune 5 companies to nonprofit organizations. Debra also holds consultancy roles with TPG Partners and CMJ, LLP, and is an authorized partner for Everything DiSC and The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, where services include team and leadership coaching. Additional involvement includes membership in the Entrepreneurs' Organization Albany, consultancy with New York BizLab, and a column in Capital Region Women@Work Magazine, emphasizing professional development and workplace dynamics. Debra's academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University at Albany.