With over three decades of HR experience, Debbie Rabishaw is well-equipped to support a wide range of employer needs, from strategic guidance to tactical HR operations. Her background spans diverse industries, including healthcare and professional services, with a focus on small to mid-sized businesses. She has led initiatives both within the U.S. and internationally, including extensive work in India, and recently managed a successful HR due diligence project during a privately owned to private equity transaction. Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and currently pursuing a California workplace specialization certification, Debbie brings a nuanced understanding of both national and state-specific compliance.

Through the founding of her firm, Next Step Advisory, Debbie provides fractional HR support to businesses that would benefit from high-level expertise without the need for full-time resources. She specializes in core HR/people operations, compliance and risk management, and talent strategies designed to enhance organizational culture and growth. Her approach is grounded in process efficiency and a deep commitment to aligning HR practices with each client’s unique goals and values.

Debbie is an accomplished organizational leader, board member, and board president, adept at guiding organizations through complex challenges and strategic initiatives. As a trusted advisor to executives and their teams, she combines practical experience with strategic insight, helping leaders navigate change, achieve their goals, and foster a positive culture in the process.