Rev Debra Hansen, M.A. lives in northern Michigan where she works as a life and leadership coach (www.identitymatters.org) and interfaith minister. Her passions include personal growth and development and bringing people together in new ways. She has a growing interest in social justice, eco-theology, and new paradigms for sustainable living. She spent a month working at Damanhur, the world's largest eco-village.
Deb completed an internship and residency at the Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital in a challenging and rewarding inner city environment. She offers labyrinth walks and retreats and was founder and chair of the Labyrinth Project of Northern Michigan. She volunteers in a variety of community service organizations and enjoys kayaking, hiking, and making pottery. Several years ago, she walked the 500-mile pilgrimage route from the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She had a 20-year career with IBM in marketing and communications. She has lived and worked in Europe and thrives in multicultural environments, speaking fluent French and some German.
Deb received a B.A. from Aquinas College and an M.A. from Marquette University. She studied coaching at New York University and Coach U. She was ordained in October 2007.
