Debbie McIntyre

Debbie McIntyre serves as Chief of Staff supporting the Chief People Officer, where she supports the full HR system and mentors team members on their careers. With approximately 26 to 27 years in human resources in the tech industry, she started her career at Microsoft after an executive she nannied for referred her to an entry-level recruiting role while she was still in college as a first-generation attendee. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Management while working there and later earned a coaching certification before pursuing her master's degree at Penn State in organizational development and change management. McIntyre's path evolved from recruiting into systems development, HR transformation, performance management, leadership development, and organizational transformation, driven by her curiosity and encouragement from leaders to ask questions and pursue ideas. She emphasizes being brave and curious in one's career and advises young professionals, especially women, not to limit themselves, to follow their passions, and to gain perspective by changing roles. Outside of work, McIntyre volunteers with Mary's Place in Seattle, assisting women who have left domestic violence situations, drawing from her own experience as a survivor.