Deborah K Schueren has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, fitness instruction, and nonprofit leadership. She founded My Friend Mayvis Foundation in 2013 to provide support services to women experiencing abuse. As CEO, she oversees operations, fundraising, and community outreach. Previously, Schueren worked as a physician assistant in the Air Force and as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She has advanced degrees in public administration and physician assisting and is pursuing a Master's in nonprofit management.

1. Deborah K Schueren
2112 N Quantico St, Arlington, VA 22205  bdbloomer@gmail.com  (757) 754-7558
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
My Friend Mayvis Foundation (Non profit)
March 2013 – Present | Arlington, VA
Founder/President/CEO
• Identified gaps in services for women living with emotional/economic abuse & created a
non-profit to meet needs with peer support, resource navigation, and financial assistance.
• Developed governance and policies/procedures to ensure state/federal requirements met
• Prepared, submitted, and was awarded nonprofit status by the Internal Revenue Service
• Serves as a member of the Board of Directors
• Oversees daily operations, project planning, and special events, working closely with
each program coordinator
• Marketing activities, including establish the marketing budget; create and implement the
marketing plan; develop marketing materials; advertising placement; direct mail plan
• Personnel management (recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation and termination of staff)
• Together with the vice president, develop/manage the annual budget for board approval
• Developing and planning direct fundraising activities such as restaurant fundraisers
• Submitted and was awarded $1000 grant from Northern Virginia Realty Association
• Supervision of volunteer staff
• Develop network of support within the social services community
• Creates and maintains website and social media (facebook/twitter)
• Developed and coordinated volunteer program
• Coordinate solicitation of corporate and in-kind donations
• Measure effectiveness of marketing activities (program tracking)
• Established cooperative relationship with Fairfax County Domestic Violence Network
Personal Fitness Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor, Sole Proprietor
2009-2011 | Aviano Air Force Base, Italy
• Specialized & sought after personal trainer for clients with special medical
conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes,
and low back pain. Planned exercise routines based on each member’s
individual goals. Conducted therapeutic and athletic activities
Sport and Health Fitness Clubs
2007-2008 | Woodbridge, VA
Group Fitness Instructor
• Designed classes to match the skill and learning levels of all participants
• Instructed patrons on effective workout methods; explained proper techniques,
demonstrated exercises; identified different muscle groups, and explained appropriate
methods to strengthen specific muscles
• Prepared equipment, music, and handouts for each class
• Anticipated the exercise and aerobic needs and interests of members in helping to
develop appropriate group fitness programs
United States Air Force

2. January 1994-September 2004 | Scott AFB, IL | Los Angeles AFB, CA | Andersen AFB, Guam |
Patrick AFB, FL
Family Practice Physician Assistant | Health & Wellness Director
• Ten years experience working effectively with physicians/other allied health providers,
consulted with other specialists, and provided medical and administrative support
• Provided history taking, examination, diagnosis and treatment to patients under the
indirect supervision of a physician
• Highly qualified in prioritizing emergencies from routine clinical situations
• Provided leadership in comprehensive primary care services and auxiliary practices
• Made decisions concerning primary care needs of patients; gained trust and respect
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other
diagnostic procedures
• Developed treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal
patient medical management
• Developed/managed award winning health promotion program at Los Angeles AF Base
• Developed, managed, and awarded best USAF small base Health Promotion Program
Developed and taught classes in nutrition, fitness, stress management, and tobacco
cessation.
• Skilled in medical terminology, prescription writing, medication administration, records
maintenance, computer skills including MS Word, Excel
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Founded and manages a non-profit called My Friend Mayvis Foundation providing peer
support and resource navigation to women oppressed by emotional and financial abuse.
• Distinguished 20 yr military career, retired USAF officer
• Coordinated the annual movement of approximately 9000 patients to over 300 military
and civilian medical treatment facilities.
• Supported and mentored families of deployed military personnel while serving overseas.
• Developed and led courses in tobacco cessation, stress management, nutrition and fitness.
• Developed /managed award winning health promotion program, Los Angeles AFB
 Active volunteerism: served as chairperson of Social Concerns Committee at Good
Sheppard Lutheran Church, elementary and middle school education volunteer at Little
Falls Presbyterian Church, and lead mentor in Key Spouse program for families of active
duty deployed personnel.
EDUCATION
 Master of Public Administration, Non Profit Management
Keller Graduate School of Management, Jul 2014 to present.
 Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Medicine, Aug 98
 Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Medicine, Mar 96
RELEVENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
 Group Fitness Certification (ACE, #F9714500) current thru 10/31/2017.
 Personal Trainer Certification, (AFAA, valid thru September 2017)
 Freedom from Smoking Facilitator Training Program, US Navy, Jun 00
 Certified Health Promotion Director, Apr 99, (expired), Cooper Institute
 Physician Assistant, National Board Certification (expired May 2005)