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Deb Russell is a Corporate Manager for Walgreen Co.  She oversees the company’s commitment to have one third of the workforce in its latest and all future distribution centers consist of qualified individuals with disabilities. The first of these centers opened in January 2007, the second opened in January 2009.  Ms. Russell has advised and monitored the efforts in order to disseminate lessons that are learned as the remaining Walgreens distribution centers move forward with inclusion in their workforce. She also helps assist other companies who are interested in exploring this approach.  Walgreen Company is the nation’s largest drugstore chain and the 3rd largest of food and drug stores.  Fortune Magazine ranks Walgreens as the 40th largest company in America and it employs over 230,000 people.  Deb has served on the US Business Leadership Network since 2008 and currently is the Vice-Chair.

Deb’s background includes working in the field of employment of people with disabilities for more than 15 years.

Click on the play button below to enjoy a short video showing how Walgreens makes it work.  

          This Place Changes Everything 

If the video player is not displayed below or you want to find out more about Walgreens, click on the link to be taken to their website, then click on Videos and find the video titled This Place Changes Everything.     http://www.walgreensoutreach.com/aboutus/