Her Story
About Deborah
Deborah Verla has been a trainer for over 30 years, with her current role in a nonprofit organization spanning approximately 6 years. She works with Field Team 6, where she leads several projects focused on helping volunteers learn digital skills, including texting and social media, to facilitate voter registration for Democrats. Verla entered this work after the 2016 election sparked her activism and following a layoff in 2020, drawing on her prior experience in software training. Earlier in her career, she was involved in advertising and broadcasting and was a member of Women in Communications. She emphasizes the importance of listening and patience when mentoring volunteers, many of whom are older and less tech-savvy.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Deborah
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
To take the time to listen to the people around them who probably have really good advice for them. Be patient and listen and ask questions of the people around you. Many young people tend to think that we know it all and just want to forge ahead as opposed to taking the time to learn more about it.
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