Debbie Johnson

About Debbie Johnson

Debbie Johnson, founder, and CEO of TenderLove Community Center (TLCC) is an immigrant African American who experienced winter homelessness in Indiana State shortly after arriving in the United States and has made it a mission to help others who faced a situation like hers. As a direct result of her experience, Debbie recognized that there are as many reasons for homelessness as there are individuals, and the need must be met by more than simply feeding and housing people. She brought like-minded individuals together to incorporate TenderLove Community Center as a non-profit (501c3) organization with a mission to help homeless and low-income individuals achieve stable, self-supporting lives for themselves and their families. Debbie possesses a licensed practical nurse degree in Nursing and a bachelor’s degree in science from her home country. She received another bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in public health from Grand Canyon University and is currently in school for her Ph.D. degree in counseling and psychological studies with a concentration on Addiction Counseling. Her goal is to enhance the opportunity of helping the vulnerable population around the globe to live a better and self-sufficient life.She is a tireless, passionate, and collaborative leader, much-loved by the students at TLCC, able to work with remarkably diverse clients and staff and inspire others to volunteer and donate. Debbie served on the board of Near North Valley Neighborhood Association and Albuquerque Continuum of Care {CoC}. She currently serves on the Recovery Workplace of New Mexico board and volunteered with the American Red Cross. Debbie received numerous awards based on her passion and ambition for helping others.

Experience

1. CEO

   Tenderlove Community Center

   Dec 2013 — Present · Albuquerque, NM, US

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

• Regent University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

• Grand Canyon University

  Master's degree (MPH), Public Health