Hi! I'm Debi.

I've never been very good at fitting into a single category. I enjoy a wide variety of things, including building systems, managing projects, maintaining websites, organizing logistics, dyeing yarn, creating stories, supporting community efforts, and cheering on the creative work of people I love. This page is a gathering place for the threads of my work and life as I keep trying to weave them into something practical and creative.I live in central Virginia just south of Lynchburg, where much of my life revolves around balancing technical work with creative projects. Some days that means organizing operations and digital systems, and other days it means caring for foster kittens, remodeling or repairing my house, working with yarn and fabric, supporting music and theater, or simply trying to keep up with everyday life. I'm drawn to thoughtful work, meaningful relationships, and creations that function well.

Supporting operations for cycling, nonprofit, and creative projects

Studying and classwork part time

Fostering and house-sitting cats

Enjoying my daughter's music and theater

Trying to keep a home repaired and running

Operations and Systems

I’ve always had a mind for systems: organizing information, improving workflows, solving problems, and finding ways to make complicated things more manageable. I enjoy building automations and system connections, and I work most frequently in Airtable, Wix, Make, Google, and various APIs. Below are some of the organizations I have supported.

Websites and Digital Projects

Wix is my main platform for web design and maintenance, though I've also worked with Webflow, Wordpress, Duda, and Carrd. Below are some examples of websites I help design or manage.

Transcription and Bookkeeping

Over the years I’ve freelanced in legal, law enforcement, and music transcription, and I've managed corporate bookkeeping since my mid teens (QuickBooks Desktop and Online are my favorite platforms). I am an Intuit Certified ProAdvisor, I type at 90+ words per minute, and I am comfortable working with detailed audio and complex terminology. My background as a paralegal also strengthened my ability to manage sensitive information, maintain accuracy under deadline, and communicate clearly in professional settings. Below are some of the clients I have worked with.

Music

Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember; my childhood piano teacher said I must absorb it through my pores! I grew up with four-part harmony singing in the Mennonite tradition and have played many instruments, including piano, guitar, accordion, and cello. I played keyboard in a rock band and in multiple church worship teams. Currently piano and accordion are my most frequent instruments, and I am available to teach piano lessons. My daughter is also musically talented, and I enjoy supporting and encouraging her as a musician and songwriter.

Animals

I love animals and have fostered over 150 kittens, bottle babies, dogs, injured cats, and other animals, and I served for several years on the board of a local rescue. Our home has been a temporary landing place for many small lives in transition, and I’ve loved being part of those stories.

Words and Stories

Stories and words have always been a huge part of my life, changing the way I see the world and giving me new worlds to see at the same time. I've done some writing and proofreading over the years, and there are several books in my head I'd love to put on paper someday, but in the meantime, here are a few of my top favorite books of all time.

Fiber Arts and Color

Working with fiber and color has long been one of my favorite forms of creativity. I’ve spent countless hours knitting, quilting, hand-dyeing yarn, and designing patterns, and while my fiber work is less active these days, it remains a fun activity I pick up when I have time and inspiration.