Hawthorne, NJ, June 19, 2026-Healing the Children New Jersey, a global humanitarian organization, announces the appointment of Debra Dunn, RN, as President of the Board of Trustees. A dedicated volunteer, Board Member, and medical professional, Debby brings a wealth of experience to the role.

“We are thrilled to have Debby step into the role of President of our Board of Trustees,” said Executive Director Tricia McNamara. “Debby’s extensive experience as a volunteer for our organization, combined with her strategic vision for HTCNJ, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our programs. Debby leads by example and has a true passion for our mission and the children we serve.”

Debby joined the Board of Trustees in 2021, serving as Secretary and most recently Vice President. An experienced operating room nurse, Debby began volunteering with HTCNJ in 2009 traveling as a surgical-nurse volunteer on surgical mission trips. Debby has participated in 14 international mission trips to Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Peru with ENT, urology, and ophthalmology teams serving as an operating room nurse and trip administrator. In 2024, HTCNJ awarded Debby the Jhansi Chowdary Nurse of the Year Award. Additionally, Debra serves as HTCNJ’s Director of Surgical Supplies and Equipment, coordinating and packing the surgical instruments, medications, equipment, and supplies needed for each mission trip.

“It’s an honor to step into this role and continue my commitment to help HTCNJ carry out our mission to help underserved children internationally, as well as locally in our New Jersey communities. Having served with our medical teams abroad as an operating room nurse and trip administrator, I have seen firsthand how life-changing a corrective surgery is for a young child and their family. I look forward to leading our dedicated Board of Trustees as we expand our services to support our mission and help children in need globally and in New Jersey.”

About Healing the Children New Jersey

Healing the Children New Jersey delivers critical, quality medical care and services to underserved children locally and globally. Through a dedicated community of medical volunteers and humanitarian partners, free medical care and related services are provided to children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex medical diagnoses. Globally, HTCNJ sends teams of 20 medical volunteers to developing countries for week-long surgical mission trips. Locally, HTCNJ serves children and families throughout New Jersey in need of medical equipment and supplies, therapy toys, adapted program fees, and camperships. Since 1981, HTCNJ has improved the lives of over 40,000 children-delivering health and hope one child at a time.

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