BIOGRAPHY

Deb Lee, CPO®

Think of D. Allison Lee as the Rolls Royce of organizing experts. Her years of education, training, and experience have helped her to make a significant difference in the lives of her clients. Her innate understanding and encouraging nature create the most successful relationships. In addition to her graduate and post-graduate degrees in Psychology and Education from New York University, Deb earned the designation of Certified Professional Organizer^® in 2008.

As an active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), Deb enjoys collaborating with other organizers, and is currently NAPO’s Social Media Task Force Chair. She has also been very involved with the Washington, DC Metro Chapter (NAPO-WDC). During the 2009-2010 membership year, she sat on the board as the Marketing Director and for 2007-2008, held the position of Vice President. She is presently the 2010 Marketing Chair for the chapter’s annual conference.

When not working with clients or volunteering with NAPO, Deb shares organizing tips via her blog, Organize to Revitalize! You’ll find her in front of the camera, too. She interviews local DC personalities to find out how they stay organized with busy lifestyles. She is an avid tweeter, YouTuber, and Facebook enthusiast.

Deb can also proudly claim that to be an award winning organizer. In May 2010, she was honored as the NAPO-WDC Professional Organizer of the Year.

The D. Allison Lee Mission:

To provide unique organizational strategies to individuals through needs assessment consultations and hands-on strategic implementation
To positively impact the lives of others, helping them do something good for themselves
To enable clients to gain control of their lives and to find or regain balance

The D. Allison Lee Philosophy:

"Effective use of organizational techniques is within anyone’s reach, especially when demonstrated by an organizer who uses a hands-on approach.”

Oftentimes, a different point of view can present new ways of tackling existing problems. When those techniques are demonstrated, clients can see themselves in action as they work alongside the organizer. Time between visits also gives the client opportunities to successfully practice new ways of doing things.

"Being unorganized doesn’t mean that you're not trying hard enough."

Even the most organized person can become overwhelmed, particularly when there is a shift in work-life balance. A new project at work, a new baby, or other life changing situation—even a good one—can present unexpected challenges that may lead to a breakdown in systems. D. Allison Lee helps her clients to understand reasons why an imbalance has occurred, and develops a plan to help regain equilibrium.

"Every professional organizer has the responsibility to provide her clients with a tangible set of strategies that is Innovative, Structured, & Organized—every time.”

The organizer’s role in providing assistance requires patience, discretion, and most of all, the ability to implement innovative strategies that address the client's unique needs. Any new routines that are introduced are blended into the client’s familiar way of doing things. This makes it easier to achieve success.