Debbie Wilburn for International Grand Tamiochus
of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
LEADERSHIP IN THE SISTERHOOD↵
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INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
- 2024-2026
International Planning & Budget Committee Co-Vice Chair
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
REGIONAL LEVEL
- 2022-2026
Executive Finance Committee Chair
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Central Region - 2020-2026
Regional Tamiochus
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – Central Region - 2020-2026
Budget & Finance Committee Chair
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Central Region - 2020-2026
Time & Place Committee Chair
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Central Region
LOCAL LEVEL
- 2017-2020
Scholarship Committee
Eta Xi Sigma - 2018-2020
Rhomania Committee Co-Chair
Eta Xi Sigma - 2012-2023
Rhomania Committee
Eta Xi Sigma - 2012-2015 & 2018-2020
Tamiochus
Eta Xi Sigma - 2012-2015 & 2018-2020
Budget & Finance Committee Chair
Eta Xi Sigma - 2011-2012
Zeta Xi Sigma - 2010-2011
Chaplain
Zeta Xi Sigma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Debbie Wilburn has over 30 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, serving as Controller, Regional Controller, and Director of Finance across not-for-profit sectors, including utilities, healthcare, government, public accounting, and higher education.
She has led financial performance, shaped financial policy, and managed high-performing finance teams. In her current role as Controller at Braven, Inc., she oversees the organization’s accounting and financial management. Her deep sense of purpose extends beyond her professional roles.
Notably, Debbie founded D. Wilburn & Associates, LLC, through which she has extended her expertise in accounting, consulting, bookkeeping, and tax services to clients. Additionally, she contributes her financial acumen as a board member for REACH Community Service.
EDUCATION, THE FOUNDATION OF OUR SORORITY
- Western Illinois University, BS in Finance
- Roosevelt University, MS in Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- Illinois CPA Society

