Moments of Conversation with Guest Author Deborah Parker
b'Deborah L. Parker is an author and Chief Inspirer of The DPJ Training Group, a motivational speaking, leadership and personal development company in the metro DC area. Using the wits and gifts that God gave her to be of service, she is a person of faith, who was raised by a determined single mother in the home of her wise grandparents. Building on this background along with her early experiences in their Civil Rights era rural Virginia town, Deborah has authored three books. One a motivational memoir entitled, Navigating Life\\u2019s Roadways: Stories of Insight from My Odyssey and Inspiration for Your Journey, in which she shares poignant narratives about her setbacks and successes while honoring the lessons from her family and other heroes that provide her solid identity. She is also an army veteran with degrees in Sociology and Human Resources. When taking a break, Deborah enjoys travel, reading, and long walks in addition to community work with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta.'