Debra Ives has been with The Walking Classroom for 11 years. During that time, she has overseen the expansion of the program to all 50 states with almost 80,000 WalkKit audio devices distributed and a mobile app created in 2020. In December 2021, The Walking Classroom became a program of The Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Debra has a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University, an MBA from George Washington University, and a BS degree from Penn State University.