Connect2 Corporation founder and Principal Crisis Navigation Partner® Debra A. Woog (pronounced “Vogue”) has 30+ years of experience as a leadership researcher, executive, and advisor. Debra empowers highly competent women facing challenging circumstances with the expertise, empathy, and structure to connect with the right resources, communicate effectively, and lead with a clear mind and a solid strategy.

Having experienced her own crises and crossroads, Debra realizes the importance of outside perspective when navigating difficult situations, conversations, and decisions.

Debra’s career has included conducting primary research at Harvard Business School for an award-winning book, directing admissions and career development for the MIT dual-degree program Leaders for Global Operations, and advising nine technology start-ups as Director of People Strategy for Cambridge Incubator. The Boston Globe profiled Debra for her outstanding abilities to select talented candidates, motivate and develop employees, and resolve conflicts between people as well as between organizations. Her work has also been featured in Forbes, Inc., and U.S. News & World Report.

Debra earned her B.A. in Psychology and American Studies from Wellesley College and her M.B.A. from MIT Sloan School of Management. Upon Debra’s graduation, MIT Sloan awarded her the Miriam Sherburne Scholarship as recognition of her leadership abilities and contributions to the community. She trained further as a mediator, an ombudsman, and a Brené Brown Dare to Lead™ professional.

A theater-lover and occasional intuitive painter, Debra delights in spending time with her son and daughter when they are home from college. She is also a voracious reader and a sometimes knitter.