About Debi Shackowsky

Growing up in a family that valued civic duty, Debi Shackowsky developed a passion for service and helping others at a young age. By the time she was 15, she had already begun volunteering with the Health Rehabilitative Services (HRS) annual Christmas Toy Shop, an experience that she continued for years and even involved her own children in.

 Debi's commitment to advocacy led her to become the President of the Pinellas County Chapter of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (CH.A.D.D.), where she worked closely with the CH.A.D.D. National Board of Directors and served as a guest speaker at their National Conferences. She even traveled to Washington DC with her children to participate in marches and meet with senators and congressmen to advocate for their cause.

 Debi's leadership skills were recognized when she was elected as the President of the Pinellas County School Board Department of Exceptional Services (DEES). Later, she was nominated as a parent liaison for children with special needs within the State of Florida by the Department and Bureau for Exceptional Education Services (BEES).

 Debi remains committed to advocating for those in need, especially women, children, minorities, the disabled, and the economically disadvantaged. She founded Marjorie's Hope, a program that provides much-needed school supplies and clothing to Pasco County School students and personnel. Her programs have grown over time and continue to serve the community.