Wake Up! Newport – Deborah Levy – Executive Director Alzheimer’s Association Orange County
This event is free to the public, but please make reservations so we can plan for food and seating.
Breakfast Treats Provided
Deborah Levy Executive Director Alzheimer’s Association Orange County
Deborah Levy is an accomplished nonprofit executive and award-winning television journalist whose leadership has transformed some of the nation’s most respected charitable organizations. Over the course of her career, she has raised more than $100 million to advance groundbreaking research, improve health outcomes, and fund life-changing programs for children, families, and communities.
Since April 2021, Deborah has served as Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter—where she leads a dedicated team in the fight to end this devastating disease.
Her career in the nonprofit sector is marked by a track record of exceptional growth and impact. As Executive Director for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties, she more than doubled revenue, fueling critical cancer research and patient services. Before that, she served as President & CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County, leading a team of 250 to expand programs for children with special needs. She began her nonprofit career at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, the largest RMHC Chapter in North America.
Deeply committed to improving health equity, Deborah has served on numerous Boards including the UC Irvine Medical Center Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Equity Board. She is also the founder of The Levy Group, a consulting practice supporting emerging nonprofits through strategic planning, fundraising, and board development.
Before entering the nonprofit world, Deborah was an award-winning television news anchor and investigative reporter for CBS affiliates in Missouri, Florida, and Nevada. She holds a degree in Political Science from UCLA.
A California native, Deborah lives in Irvine with her husband Adam, daughter Jadyn, and their Bernedoodle, Bruno. When not cheering from the sidelines at her daughter’s