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"Debbie is an excellent facilitator and it has been fantastic working closely together on the programmes for the annual NNN conferences for over three years now. Not only can we rely on Debbie's strong, detailed programme management skills but also her engaging and professional facilitation style when liaising with our high-profile speakers and dignitaries is remarkable. These skills were particularly valuable at the 2022 Hybrid Conference with the complex arrangements for the President and Health Minister from Nepal who joined as special guests for the Opening Ceremony. Debbie is friendly and has a calm, reassuring presence and is comfortable jumping on stage when appropriate to ease the proceedings. She is also flexible and versatile, during workshops rehearsals and sessions she loves the opportunity to support our francophone speakers in French and also gently facilitate conversations with the workshop delivery teams to ensure they design their sessions with an outcomes focus, aligning to our core conference themes."
Arielle Dolegui, Global Strategy Lead - NTD Policy and Advocacy, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NNN Past Chair 2022
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"Debbie's Programme Shaping sessions have been invaluable in helping us design and shape the NNN 2022 and 2023 conference programmes. Debbie prepares thoroughly for each session so we can focus on the key areas that require careful reflection and planning, allowing time and space to hear from all committee members and valuing each and every contribution. Debbie then gently guides us through the decision-making process to enable us to reach consensus and keep momentum. She is keen to encourage creative ideas and new ways of approaching the conference programme, always checking that we are putting our members and attendees' objectives and experiences at the forefront of the design. Debbie is highly adept at transforming complex ideas and discussions into meaningful programme topics. Having worked with us since 2014, it is wonderful to know she is committed to supporting the NNN community with our programmes and collaborations."
Girija Sankar, Head of NTDs - Inclusive Eye Health Initiative, CBM Christian Blind Mission and NNN Chair 2023
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"What makes Debbie so talented is not only her exceptional moderator and facilitation skills, but her kind, personable and calm approach to every part of event management – no matter the situation. I have worked with Debbie since 2020 on a range of different events (online and in person) and never have I seen anything but an entirely professional approach, thoughtful and always one-step ahead of everyone. This calm and personable approach means that Debbie can relate to and interface with all types of personalities an important trait in this profession."
Louisa Syrett, Acting Head of Policy and Advocacy, The Fred Hollows Foundation
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“When I heard that we had secured Debbie to coordinate and facilitate our event, I felt like I had been released from worry! From Debbie supporting our events over two previous years I knew that her calm and unruffled approach would bring a measure of control and she would use her experience to guide us through the process and deliver an excellent event. And this is precisely what happened; thank you.”
Daryl Lloyd, Senior Responsible Official for Disability-Inclusive Programming, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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“I have known Debbie for 10 years or so in her role as event organiser and facilitator in the neglected tropical diseases field. I love working with her as she is very competent, quick to respond, kind and effective in what she does. Debbie understands the art of facilitation very well indeed. She enables things to run smoothly, leading from the front when needed; at other times working quietly in the background, yet easy to find and responsive when you need her. Thank you, Debbie, for all these year of excellent facilitation and support. It is a joy to work with you!”
Wim van Brakel, Medical Director, NLR International, Netherlands
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"I have had the pleasure of working with Debbie through international conferences and UK based meetings since 2014. Many of us who have worked with Debbie and the MYT team over the years are always in awe of how much Debbie and the team do, and how much dedication is involved in supporting stakeholders through the NNN conference. Debbie is compassionate professionalism personified, working to complex briefs across event and project management that spans different cultures, languages and logistics. Debbie is calm under pressure and actively pursues problem solving through collaboration with excellent interpersonal skills and with diplomacy."
Aparna Barua Adams, Project Manager, International Coalition for Trachoma Control (ICTC)
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“Thanks Debbie, it is always great to work with you whether over NNN, RSTMH or BSMS meetings – we always feel in such good hands, which takes away a lot of the potential stress of any conference. The way you facilitate really unlocks the energy and productivity of each meeting you’ve assisted us with.”
Professor Gail Davey, OBE, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, RSTMH
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“Firstly thank you so much for all your fantastic work on this. It’s a huge relief to know we have you as part of the team for this event! I think everyone was just bowled over about how professional the event was! And Debs everyone was very impressed with your facilitation and translation into 2 languages!”
Jessica Thompson, Director of Policy, Strategy and Advocacy, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
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“It’s always enjoyable working with you, Debbie. I really appreciate your calm and reassuring presence. Your facilitation style puts people at ease and our high level speakers feel supported throughout.”
Rosa Argent, Director of Communications and Membership, CHS Alliance
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“Absolutely wonderful working with you! Glad to feel your continued enthusiasm for NNN! Your thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and timely responsiveness is much appreciated for our successful annual event. Your organizing skills and knowledge are highly valued by all.”
Yaobi Zhang, Senior Scientific Advisor, NTDs, Helen Keller International and former Chair of NTD NGO Network
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“Thank you so much for your hard work over the past weeks! It has been a great asset to have your magic with us.”
Hector Payo Mariño, Accountable Now
