Debbie Moak served as the Director of the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) under Governor Douglas Ducey.

"For more than three decades, Debbie has been doing exceptional work to educate, inspire and empower youth, families and communities throughout Arizona and across the nation," said Governor Ducey. "Her passion for serving others -- especially those most vulnerable in our society -- will be a tremendous asset to GOYFF, our administration and the state."

As Director of GOYFF, Debbie oversaw state and federal funds, as well as 8 statewide councils and commissions, including substance abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, juvenile justice, faith-based initiatives, service and volunteerism, and the Governor’s Youth Commission. Under her leadership, the agency provided oversight, funding, technical assistance, and resources to coalitions and non-profits throughout the state to support some of Arizona’s most vulnerable populations.

During her tenure, Ms. Moak also served as Co-Chair of the Governor’s Substance Abuse Task Force alongside the Chief Medical Officer for AHCCCS, delivering comprehensive recommendations directly to the administration.

Debbie Moak is co-founder of the non-profit organization notMYkid along with her husband Steve and Dr. Mark Rohde where she has volunteered since 2000. In this role, Ms. Moak created prevention-based programs for six common behavioral health issues facing children, including substance abuse, bullying, dating violence, internet safety, depression, and eating disorders. Her notMYkid peer-based education programming has been delivered across hundreds of Arizona schools.

Additionally, Ms. Moak has personally presented substance abuse education programs to thousands of parents and faculties in Arizona, as well as numerous other states and internationally in Scotland, Thailand, and Guatemala. She also spearheaded two national annual drug awareness campaigns focused on educating hundreds of thousands of adults in cities across the United States.

Previously, Ms. Moak worked for ten years as an elementary classroom teacher and a special education resource teacher in Arizona, Ohio, and Kentucky. Debbie volunteered as a librarian and served as a board member and donor for the Thomas J. Pappas School for the Homeless.

Debbie continues to serve Young Life in a variety of roles, served on the Joe Foss Institute Board, and in 2010 was awarded the Social Venture Partners Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 2019, she was honored by the Phoenix Business Journal as the Mental Health Healthcare Hero. Ms. Moak obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Northern Kentucky University (1985).

Debbie and her husband, Steve, will soon celebrate 50 years of marriage. Their family has grown from two sons to include daughters-in-law and five grandchildren, who remain their greatest joy and inspiration.

"I am honored to have had the opportunity to serve the youth and families of Arizona during my lifetime.” My passion to serve youth and families has only grown over the years. I look forward to serving notMYkid as their Chairman of the Board this year along with a stellar line up of board members and staff.