Testimonials

A true champion in your corner.

From the professionals she's coached to the institutional leaders she's worked beside — in their own words.

Career coaching clients

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Her insights have meaningfully shaped how I present myself professionally and how I approach opportunities as an international student. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had her as a mentor during my internship recruitment.
Carlos RodriguezMBA Candidate
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Deborah listened and addressed my concerns by creating strategies and goals to focus on during my job search. Thanks to her help, I was able to network with folks in similar fields and set goals for my next role.
Ning Fei YuanCareer Coaching Client
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Deborah's depth of international and industry knowledge gives her coaching a unique perspective for those looking to land great roles abroad. If you're an international professional seeking career guidance, look no further than Willow Tree Consulting. You're in good hands.
Justin NaidooInternational Professional
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I highly recommend Deborah for anyone lost in their job search — Deborah has your back. She combines patience and empathy with a fine-tuned expertise to help her clients succeed.
Marie SparkCareer Coaching Client
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She has a natural gift for asking the right questions at the right moment, helping clients uncover clarity and confidence they didn't know they had. Any professional lucky enough to work with Deb will find not just a coach, but a true champion in their corner.
OlesiaColleague, IACC
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Her calm presence, professionalism, and deep empathy create trust and guide meaningful reflection with clarity and care. Her commitment to helping immigrants navigate the U.S. job market is especially impactful.
Carole DescubesSPCC Cohort

Colleagues & institutional leaders

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Deborah graciously wrote a series of blog articles that helped our customers understand the purpose and value of our assessments. They became an invaluable resource. I am forever grateful for her generosity, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Amy KhokharCommunications Consultant, Kuder, Inc.
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Deborah brought expertise, colleagueship, and excellent production to our shared work at Emory University. She was curious, thoughtful, detailed, and willing to use her voice to make us all better.
Dr. James RaperFormer Associate Vice Provost, Emory University
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She brought together multiple stakeholders across campus to overlay data points that better reflect the services provided to students. She had a mind to build better data capacity for the future — working with her was a source of energy and inspiration.
Lina Vargas, CPAFormer Chief Business Officer, Emory University
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Deborah has a unique talent for translating complex data into clear, actionable insights, and educating along the way. Her collaborative approach ensures that staff and students feel supported and empowered throughout the process.
Sara TannerExecutive Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives
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She is mission-driven and keeps students at the center of her work. She asks insightful questions, listens carefully, and helps teams make sense of complex information so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Abhay JoshiAssociate Vice Provost for University Data, Emory
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She possessed a remarkable ability to navigate complex data landscapes, and her deep knowledge of data strategies was genuinely instrumental in our planning. Her insights were always well-researched and thoughtfully presented.
Dr. Jungwoo RyooChancellor & Chief Academic Officer, Penn State