Women's Network Member Roster

Christie is a six-time award-winning writer and a two-time award-winning website designer. Her background includes journalism and marketing, which allows her to bring a specialized voice to the marketing solutions she creates for her clients. Christie has written for newspapers, online magazines and major publications. She has created an award-winning marketing company with captivating designs and unique solutions. Her long-time career as an entrepreneur gives her a unique insight into what her clients need to promote their products, services and messages.

Dr. Deborah R. Garrison serves as the inaugural vice chancellor and dean for Indiana University Fort Wayne. Appointed on July 1, 2022, she was selected in a national search and brings over two decades of experience in higher education leadership. Originally from Texas, where she began her career in healthcare in Dallas, she left for the higher education setting to teach at her alma mater, Texas Woman’s University. Before joining IU Fort Wayne, she was appointed in successively more senior roles, from Department Chair and Dean to Vice President for Academic Affairs and a term as Interim President.

As she gained experience in these roles, she also gained higher education leadership acumen through programs such as the Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program supported by the Lilly Foundation and conducted through the Council of Independent Colleges, as well as the Senior and Executive Leadership Academies of the American Academic Leadership Institute.

Leadership has been a focus of her academic career, beginning with her dissertation, which examined differences in American and Japanese leadership styles as related to job satisfaction and occupational stress. She strives to lead in a transparent, transformative style and loves learning about ways leaders can create optimal experiences in higher education for students, faculty, and staff.

Deborah is joined in Fort Wayne by her husband, Tom, and their pooch, Gidget.  The Garrisons love the vibrant and entrepreneurial culture of the city and are continually impressed by the kindness and dedication of its citizens. 

Deborah is an ardent advocate for higher education. As a first-generation student herself, she knows the value a college degree brings not only to the person who achieved it, but to their family and to future generations. 

Anne leads Do it Best consumer marketing program and digital marketing initiatives, with a terrific team of skilled specialists, to help our members grow and realize their dreams!

I help local businesses find IT and cybersecurity solutions that fit their goals—making tech approachable, effective, and aligned with growth through strong relationships and real-world problem solving.