hi there, I'm Deb!
Meet Deb.
Clinician, healthcare leader, educator, and co-founder of Beyond Clinical Practice — on a mission to help dental hygienists and other allied health professionals lead and grow beyond the operatory.
- DrPH(c)
- MHSc
- RDH
- PMP
- CHE
- Prosci Change Management Practitioner
- Lean Green Belt
Deb is a dental hygienist, healthcare leader, educator, project management professional, and change management specialist with more than 15 years of clinical practice and experience advancing healthcare transformation, leadership development, and professional growth across clinical and non-clinical sectors.
As a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) candidate at the University of Toronto, Deb's academic work focuses on allied health leadership advancement, workforce transformation, and empowering healthcare professionals to expand beyond traditional clinical pathways.
Deb is the co-founder of Beyond Clinical Practice — a platform dedicated to supporting dental hygienists and other allied health professionals as they explore leadership and non-clinical career opportunities through individualized coaching, education, and professional development. She builds it alongside co-founder Jess.
Known for delivering engaging, practical, and inspiring presentations, Deb brings passion, authenticity, and real-world insight to every room. Her work inspires healthcare professionals to embrace leadership, navigate change, and expand the possibilities of their careers — both within and beyond the operatory.
The team
Meet the co-founders
Deb
Co-Founder · DrPH(c), RDH, MHSc, PMP, CHE
Clinician, healthcare leader, and educator with 15+ years of experience — and a Doctor of Public Health candidate — helping professionals grow beyond clinical practice.
Jess
Co-Founder · BSDH, MAL-H
Registered dental hygienist and leadership educator, passionate about helping allied health professionals build confidence and step into expanded roles.
Who this is for
Built for professionals at a crossroads
If any of these sound like you, you're in the right place:
- Hygienists and allied health professionals feeling the physical or emotional toll of clinical work
- Professionals who've hit a ceiling and want a new challenge
- Anyone curious about non-clinical roles but unsure where to start
- Experienced professionals ready to step into leadership
Community
You don't have to do this alone.
Beyond Clinical Practice hosts webinars and a supportive online community of 12,000+ where allied health professionals share opportunities, ask questions, and cheer each other on. It's free to join — come see what's possible.
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