At MGH, Debbie has responsibility for advancing clinical practice, research, education and community service, and oversight for a staff of over 7000 nurses, health professionals and support personnel. As an affiliate of IHP, she collaborates with IHP school of nursing dean Ken White on what the hospital needs and expects from students. A closer relationship with the IHP brings MGH a strengthened workforce pipeline, and they are working together to see a predictable number of graduates join MGH annually.