Lake County Voices of Vision Monday, April 28, 2025 From the Desk of Dr. Mary Roberson Founder and CEO of Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) and team, it is with the deepest regret and a heavy
is with the deepest regret and a heavy heart we share the passing of our beloved Sister Debra D. Lewis.
Debra D. Lewis served as NIRCO’s Program Manager, responsible for overseeing various programs that served the needs of the community. She served as the Project Coordinator for the Lake County ROSC Council, which provides overarching recovery support services in Lake County. Her career of service and the commitment to the United States Navy and the Lake County community extends over 20 years. She was truly a woman of integrity and outstanding character. Ms. Debra D. Lewis existed in the class alone! Debra D. Lewis was a US Navy Veteran, License Practical Nurse, a master’s degree in human resource development and host of other management credentials. She was a Founding member of Dove Mentorship program, US Training Commander, and Events Coordinator of all events at US Navy Recruitment Training Command. Debra was the Board Chairperson of North Chicago Fire and Police Commission. She was also the secretary for Lake County Chapter National Association for the Advancement of people of Color (NAACP), and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Her training background as Certified CPR and Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Narcan Educator, trainer, and varies health education topics, lead to her being the community education point of contact for NIRCO. Out of all Debra D. Lewis’ accomplishments, community relationships, we know that the love she shared for her beloved son, Aaron, and daughter-in-love, Elizabeth, and grandchildren were her greatest contribution to this world. At the very thought of her grandchildren, Debra’s (AKA)(Mi-MI) heart melted.
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