Deborah Turner has been at the Bazelon Center for approximately four years. Previously she worked with the federal government as a personnel management specialist for 27 years. She has varied responsibilities across departments, serving both as receptionist and as administrative assistant to the development office. She answers the office telephones and refers callers to the Protection and Advocacy group in their state, maintains and updates the list of donors, organizes mass mailings, assist with grants management, and organizes, edits, tracks and files acknowledgment of gifts. She also provides clerical support to other departments when needed.