Deputy Minority Leader, Minnesota State House of Representatives, present

Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 40B, 2000-2019

Candidate, Minnesota State Attorney General, 2018

Member, Brooklyn Center City Council, 1995-2000

Member, Brooklyn Center City Planning Commission

Member, Brooklyn Center Domestic Abuse Intervention Program

Former Member, Civil Law and Data Practices Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Assistant Leader, House Democratic Farmer Labor Party Caucus, 2002-2004

Assistant Anoka County Attorney, Anoka County Attorney'sOffice, 2010-present

Operator, Small Business

Owner, Small Business

Adjunct Professor, William Mitchell College of Law, 2011-2012

Former Legislative Aide, Senator Linda Scheid, 1996-2000

President, Brooklyn Center Swim Club

Member, Brooklyn Center Planning Commission, 1992-1993

Awards:

In 2001, Debra received the "Champion for Racial Justice" award for her leadership toward racial equity.

In 2006, Debra received the "Children's Champion Award" from the Children's Defense Fund for promoting the health and well being of Minnesota's children.

In 2007, the Police and Peace Officers Association named Debra as "Legislator of the Year."

In 2008, Debra received a "Perfect Score" by Conservation Minnesota.

In 2009, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees named Debra "Legislator of the Year".

In 2009, Debra was recognized by the Minnesota Courts for her leadership on improving the administration of justice and untiring efforts to ensure meaningful access to the judicial system for the citizens of Minnesota. Debra also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Center for Elder Justice and Policy for a law she passed that will protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation.

In 2015, Debra received the public service award from MCAA, which recognized her efforts to enhance the quality of justice in Minnesota.