The Professional Team
Dr. Deborah Washington
DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, CCRN
Dr. Washington joined Along In Years, LLC as a Nurse Consultant during the groundbreaking phase. Firmly believing in the mission, vision, and ministry of AIY, LLC, she continues to lend her expertise to ensure the client and primary caregiver(s) are equipped to age safely in the home.
Dr. Washington has 32 years of Nursing experience in a variety of medical settings, including Duke University Medical Center, Rex Healthcare, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals.
Dr. Washington has served as a Nurse Supervisor, Diabetes Educator, Unit Stroke Counselor, Quality Reviewer monitoring Falls, Restraints, and Pressure Ulcer Injury Prevention, a CPR Trainer, and Vaccinator/Educator.
Dr. Washington holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chamberlain University. Dr. Washington also holds a Master’s in Health Administration and has been a Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) since June 2011.
Nia Wright
MSW, MA
Ms. Nia Wright is the Vice President of Social Care Services.
Ms. Wright understands firsthand the challenges associated with care navigation and caregiving. Ms. Wright has immersed herself in understanding how to navigate the challenges caregiving presents and how to serve those serving in the primary caregiver role.
Ms. Wright possesses extensive knowledge of various professional practices and a broad skill set related to social care. She is here to assist in addressing the needs of individuals with 1) intellectual, 2) mental, and 3) physical health disabilities.
Ms. Wright has held employment with Stop Soldier Suicide, Workplace Options, and Disability Rights of North Carolina. In these positions, she served as an advocate, educator, investigator, intake specialist, EAP counselor, and case manager.
Ms. Wright holds a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) and a Master’s in Arts in Human Development. Her pursuit of a PhD in Human Development is just on the horizon.
Camille S. Turner
M.Div., MS, MAPCC
Camille S. Turner joined Along In Years, LLC as the Vice President of Spiritual Care Services. As the newest addition to the organization, Ms. Turner’s personal beliefs align with Along In Years, LLC’s Mission and Vision, and her skills support her role as our health healing professional. Ms. Turner aims to support, care for, stand with, and educate vulnerable people, their support networks, and communities. She emphasizes self-determination and individual choice.
Ms. Turner has served as Chaplain and Grief Counselor, Policy Advocate, Logistics and Operations Manager. Training Facilitator and Outreach Coordinator. Previous employment sites include Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, Penn Medicine Level 1 Trauma Hospital, American Red Cross, Justice Center in Atlanta, GA, Good Shepard Mediation, and the Army Community Service Center in Ft. Lee, Virginia.
Ms. Turner holds a Master's in Divinity, a Master's in International Relations, and a Master's in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Likewise, she has three certifications in Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions, Peer Support Specialist, and EMDR.