Deborah has served as president of PAL since its founding in 1982, leading the organization from a small archaeological consulting business through its development to its current status as a leading cultural resource management firm in the Northeast. She is an expert in historic preservation law and consultation and has more than 40 years of experience in cultural resource management throughout the United States. 

In her administrative capacity, Deborah sets company policy and priorities, coordinates marketing and business development, and oversees a staff of 60 professionals. As a senior project manager, she oversees some of PAL’s most complex projects and ensures that all services meet the needs of a diverse client base. 

Deborah earned a BA in History and Anthropology from Rhode Island College and an MA in Anthropology with an Archaeology specialization from Brown University, has completed numerous courses in historic preservation, and has certificates in Federal Projects and Historic Preservation Law and the Preparation of Federal Agreement Documents. She is a Registered Professional Archaeologist.