Deborah Alterman
She/her
Director of Program Operations
Interdisciplinary MS in Data Science
Deborah has been Director of Program Operations for the interdisciplinary MS in Data Science program since it began in 2016. Her ADHD has helped her to create, strengthen and expand operational support for a highly successful professional master’s program created by six departments across four schools and colleges. Her ADHD also makes it hard for her to arrive at meetings on time, even if she is leading them.
Deborah only began thinking of herself as disabled in 2021, when she was diagnosed with ADHD. Her disabled identity expanded when she developed a mobility limitation. She is excited that the DSFA will offer support and community to UW staff and faculty who develop new disabilities or new disabled identities.