Deborah Urbanik

Deborah Urbanik is the Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at D. Whitney Consulting, with a career spanning 25 years in partnering with diverse Fortune 500 leaders.1 She specializes in organizational transformation and culture strategies, focusing on creating inspired human connections at work.1

Deborah's approach to consulting is deeply influenced by her personal experiences. Her daughter Haley's journey with mental health inspired her to address the gap in organizational awareness and understanding of mental illness.1 This personal connection has led her to integrate mental health considerations, which she calls "hope@work," into her culture work.1

In addition to her consulting role, Deborah is actively involved in mental health advocacy:

1. She serves as an Executive Committee Board Member for NAMI NH (National Alliance on Mental Illness in New Hampshire), advising on strategy development and execution.2
2. She volunteers on the Board of Directors for New Hampshire Family Network, a program of NAMI NH.1
3. In response to COVID-19, she co-facilitated the first state-wide virtual family support group for NAMI NH.1

Deborah is trained in Support Group Facilitation and Suicide Prevention through NAMI NH.1 Her work combines her personal experiences and professional expertise to offer human-centric solutions for organizations aiming to improve their culture.1

As a thought leader, Deborah has written about the importance of belonging in building healthy work communities and has advocated for addressing the stigma around mental health in the workplace.35 She has also been involved in webinars discussing psychological safety in agile transformation.6

On a personal note, Deborah is a mother and grandmother who enjoys traveling.4