Summary of Professional Experience

Debs McCrary has more than 30 years’ experience in written and spoken communication, writing, editing, teaching and mentoring. She has designed systems to automate workplaces and taught new programs and skills, helping employees create an efficient, productive workflow. Her experience includes assessing technology needs, researching and finding solutions to problems, and training executive teams. Today she applies her experience and skills to help women with troubled pasts turn their lives around, improving their families’ lives for the future.

Recent Significant Accomplishments

SACU Board member since 1995.
Elected Board Secretary 2009.
Leadership San Antonio, Class of 1987-1988

Educational Background

Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 1975. BS: Linguistics
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. 1976. MA: Telecommunications

Professional and Life Experience

Freelance writer, 1988-present
San Antonio Christian Middle School, creative writing teacher, 2001-2003
Legacy Magazine, senior editor/writer, 1994-present
San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas, columnist (contributing editorial writer), 1994-present
IBM Corporation, systems engineer, 1976-1995
San Antonio Light, San Antonio, Texas, columnist (weekly contributing editorial writer), 1988-1993
St. Philip’s College, lecturer, 1978-1980

Community Involvement and Professional Affiliations

Christian Women’s Job Corps, instructor
Funding Information Center, Board member
City Public Service Affirmative Action Advisory Council, chairperson
San Antonio Light Community Advisory Board
United Way Community Initiatives Task Force
United Way Allocations Panel
Planned Parenthood, Board member and Nominating Committee chairperson
American Heart Association, Board member
The New Friends
Sam Houston High School mentor