Background
Graham, DeBorah Denise was born on December 15, 1961 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Douglas Eugene Ward and Ruby Lucille (Head) Lockett.
Graham, DeBorah Denise was born on December 15, 1961 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Douglas Eugene Ward and Ruby Lucille (Head) Lockett.
Bachelor, University Akron, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy, University Akron, 1998. Master of Divinity, Duke University, 1987.
English teacher Upward Bound Program, Akron, 1982—1987, dormitory counselor, 1982—1987. Teaching assistant Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1984—1987. Researcher, teacher University Akron, 1987—1994, administrative assistant women's studies, 1987—1994.
Senior pastor Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, since 1987. Business administrator Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Akron, since 1987. Professional counselor Juvenile Court, Akron, since 1987.
Leadership trainer Akron District/Shirley Caesar, since 1996.
Speaker M. King Federal Center, Battle Creek, 1999. Expert in residence Kellog Foundation, 1998. Board member InterFaith Caregivers, Akron, 1999—2000.
Member of East Ohio Board Ordained Ministers, Delta Sigma Theta.
Married Curnell Graham, May 21, 1988. Children: Shakira Denaé, Victoria Patrice.