Deborah Leben – Executive Career Coach
“Nobody finishes well by accident.” John C. Maxwell, Intentional Living: Choosing a Life That Matters
Deborah Leben started her career in the federal government at the U.S. Secret Service as a Fingerprint Specialist where she found her dream career. Over her 32 years in government, she advanced to senior leadership positions, including Director of the Secret Service Crime Laboratory, Office of Investigations where she oversaw evidence and forensic operations for 160 field offices and Headquarters; and Strategic Program Advisor, Office of Human Resources tapped to streamline contract execution across the Directorate. In 2017, she achieved Senior Executive Certification.
During her career, Deborah was responsible for laboratory operations and improving forensic technologies and biometric optimization across global programs; liaison to government and officials and industry partners, achieving and maintaining laboratory and evidence accreditations; and employee technical certifications. She also promoted research and development through agreements with universities pairing students with forensic experts to conduct and publish research that would create efficiencies in solving crimes.
Throughout her career, she served in leadership positions in forensic organizations. She was on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors; President of the Chesapeake Bay Division of the International Association for Identification (IAI) and President of the IAI, where she was dedicated to promoting forensic education and expert certification programs to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and abilities of 7,000 members across 76 countries and 52 Divisions.
Today, as CEO and Founder of DL Coaching & Career Successes Academy, Deborah’s mission is to equip people with the confidence, clarity, and tools to build careers they love and thrive in. She offers customized solutions to accelerate personal and financial growth through her 5 step strategic framework. Deborah is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and Certified Personal and Executive Coach through the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute. Deborah is Adjunct Faculty at George Mason University and Shepherd University.
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Career Success Academy: Public Service Professional Development Program