Ms. Wada is the CEO of Senshi Ame Advisors LLC, a government consulting firm that provides strategic advice to corporations and organizations seeking to engage with Congress and the Department of Defense. She also serves as the Executive Director to the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan Alliance, a consortium of former public health hospitals that provide health care to military beneficiaries and retirees. Debra also serves on several boards, including chairing the Board on Army Research and Development under the auspices of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, a member of the National Defense University Board of Visitors, and subcommittee chair on military personnel for the Department of Defense Reserve Forces Policy Board. She is also a Board member for the Military Child Education Coalition, as well as an Advisory Member to the Service Year Alliance. In 2017, Debra was appointed to the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service Commission, which was formed to review the Selective Service System and develop recommendations to improve the awareness, aspiration, and access to military, national and public service. From 2014 to 2017, Debra served as the Assistant Secretary of Manpower and Reserves Affairs for the United States Army. As the Assistant Secretary, she effectively managed Army military, civilian and contractor personnel, training, and readiness policies, including health care services, for over 1.2 million soldiers and Army civilians. In addition, she oversaw morale, welfare and recreation programs that supported over 2 million Army dependents. Prior to her appointment by President Obama, Debra spent over 25 years in Congress, including over a decade of experience on the House Armed Services Committee where she served as Deputy Staff Director, Lead Military Personnel Staff, and Professional Staff Member. Debra graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science.

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