Meet the Team
Deborah Cabral, PCC
Founder/President & CEO
Al Bangs
Executive Producer,
Learning on the Go!
MaryCarole Griffin
Director of Operations
MaryKate Heaton
Director of Business Services, Media Relations and Social Media
Marie Borrill
Senior Director of Client Experience
Elizabeth Wojtczak
Executive Assistant
Michele Moran
Project Manager
Janet Garone
Project Team Member
Rich Kelly
Trainer
Debbie Koletty
Trainer
Marvela Guice
Trainer
Dietra Harvey
Trainer
Sharon James
Trainer
Tamika Stewart
Trainer
Dr. Desiree Williams Wells
Trainer
Matt Salvaggio
Digital Media Creator
Marie Borrill
Senior Director of Client Experience
Marie Borrill joined DC Efficiency Consulting in 2025 after a long, successful career in the hospitality industry.
She has demonstrated expertise in operational leadership, marketing strategies, fostering a positive workplace culture, community engagement, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
During her tenure as General Manager at two Hilton Hotels in New Hartford, NY. Marie led her team to success. Under her leadership, the property became an award-winning hotel, receiving the Hilton Connie Achievement Award in 2021 and 2022 which recognizes the top 1% in the Brand.
Marie was also awarded Hilton General Manager of the Year in 2018 highlighting her excellence in both guest service and team development.
In her leisure time, Marie enjoys cooking, decorating, travel, playing tennis, and spending time with her friends and family.
Michele Moran
Project Manager
Michele joined the team as a Records Project Manager in 2025. She spent 32 years working as a Police Records Clerk for the Town of New Hartford Police Department prior to her retirement in 2020. Among Michele’s many duties at the police department were the handling of sensitive documents, FOIL requests and records management. Since retirement, Michele has enjoyed time in her large vegetable and flower gardens, refinishing furniture and spending time with her now grown children.
Dr. Desiree Williams Wells
Trainer
Dr Desiree Williams Wells joined DC Efficiency Consulting in 2025.
With 17 years of experience in education, Dr. Desiree Williams Wells is a dynamic leader with a strong background in STEM education, teacher mentoring, and curriculum development. She has held various leadership roles, including Director of Science and Math, Assistant Principal, and Co-Principal, where she led district-wide instructional initiatives, enhanced school operations, and mentored teachers and instructional coaches to improve student outcomes.
Dr. Williams Wells has a deep commitment to mentoring educators, having created a robust mentoring program for new teachers that provided instructional coaching, classroom management strategies, and professional development. As a district mentor coach, she guided mentors in helping new teachers develop reflective practices and fostering culturally responsive teaching leading to increased student outcomes.
Dr. Williams Wells holds certifications in Biology, Chemistry, School Building Leadership, and School District Leadership. She is also Cornell University-certified in Diversity and Inclusion, bringing a well-rounded, inclusive perspective to all her educational endeavors.
With her extensive experience and passion for educational excellence, Dr. Desiree Williams Wells is dedicated to empowering educators and students, fostering positive school culture, and driving innovative instructional practices.
Tamika Stewart
Trainer
Tamika joined Cabral Enterprises, LLC DBA DC Efficiency Consulting in 2024 as a Trainer. Tamika holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Delaware State University, Master of Social Work from Temple University, Master of Business Administration from Saint Joseph University, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Tamika Stewart is an experienced Trainer, Coach and Consultant with over a decade of experience in organizational development, evaluation and curriculum design. She has helped leaders and teams create strategic goals, build emotional intelligence, enhance productivity, and foster collaboration through strengths-based goals and cultural humility.
She is currently also an adjunct part-time professor at Temple University and Rutgers University.
Sharon James
Trainer
Sharon joined Cabral Enterprises, LLC DBA DC Efficiency Consulting in 2024 as a Trainer. Sharon has a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Public Administration degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York.
Sharon has a 32-year history of serving in the NYC Department of Social Services- Human Resources Administration (HRA) several of those years as an Assistant Deputy Commissioner. Her time there including 25 years in the field of training and staff development. She developed leadership training and mentorship programs for staff of all levels.
Sharon is also an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s University, Brooklyn, NY, having begun as a lecturer in 1995.
Vanessa Exhem
Trainer
Vanessa joined the team as a Trainer in 2024. She is a versatile and client-focused trainer and leader who has extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Vanessa is best known for her achievements in DEI Strategy & Programming and Client Relationship Management. She has also designed training & orientation programs for corporate clients. As a Leadership Coach, she is passionate about helping individuals unlock their potential and become the most authentic and adept versions of themselves. Vanessa’s approach combines strategic thinking with a deep commitment to personal growth as well as fostering inclusive and high-performing environments. She holds a B.S. in Business Management from Fisk University and multiple coaching certifications, including Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner™ (ELI-MP), and Core Energy Diversity Coach™ (CEDC) from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).
Dietra Harvey
Trainer
Dietra D. Harvey is an experienced Trainer/Facilitator working over 25 years in the human services arena. Joining DC Efficiency Consulting in 2024, she specializes in engagement strategies and workshops that enhance organizational connectedness, diversity, equity and inclusion and professional development. Dietra has received multiple awards for her work, including Woman of the Year by NYS Women Inc. and a Senate Commendation. She holds a BS in Organizational Management from Keuka College.
Franca Armstrong
Trainer
Franca Armstrong joined DC Efficiency Consulting as a Trainer in 2022. She is also the Executive Director of Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) SUNY Apprenticeship Program and an Adjunct Professor who teaches Sociology. As a member of the statewide leadership team for the SUNY Apprenticeship Program, she is coordinating more than $18 million supporting SUNY apprenticeships. She has worked for MVCC for over twenty-two years and has specialized in Workforce Development for most of those years. Her experience includes developing creative partnerships and programming while working on federal, state and local grant opportunities. Franca has served on the boards of several local and state organizations focused on workforce development and has provided countless presentations at the local, regional and state levels.
Janet Garone
Project Team Member
Janet came out of retirement after a long career on the insurance industry and joined the DC Efficiency Consulting in 2019. Her high attention to detail and love of order and efficiency make her as asset to the team. When she’s not making the team laugh, she enjoys shopping, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Ivan Rawls
Project Team Member
Ivan joined the DC Efficiency Consulting team in 2022. Ivan is a dedicated member of the team who brings a strong work ethic to any project he undertakes. He is a tech enthusiast and enjoys helping others with technology alongside his father, Don who is longtime member of the DC Efficiency Consulting team.
Matt Salvaggio
Digital Media Creator
Matthew Salvaggio, Digital Media Creator, is a member of the DC Efficiency Consulting Team and also the owner of Olive Branch Productions and handles all things digital, including videography, photography and editing.
Matthew has 15 years experience in digital media and has worked with Deb since 2015. He began his work with Deb on her TV show, Organization Motivation!, even appearing in an episode when she helped his family prepare the bedroom for their first child.
In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and staying up to date on the latest photography, videography and editing equipment and software.
Matthew is originally from Frankfort, NY having earned his BA in 2010 from Herkimer College. He currently lives in Ilion, NY with his wife Nicole and their two children, Oliver and Ellie.
Sierra Crouch
Organizer
Sierra joined the team in 2022 and graduated from Xavier University with a B.S. in Environmental Science and a minor in Peace and Justice Studies. She is eager to help organize a space to become stress-free and welcoming for others, whether it be a home or business. She has previous organizational experience at a vet clinic to provide a safe and efficient area for the animals and employees. She loves sports, camping with her family, and all different types of animals.
Marvela Guice
Trainer
Marvela Guice joined Cabral Enterprises, LLC DBA DC Efficiency Consulting in 2021 as a Trainer. She has a Master of Science- Human Resource Management and Organizational Development from Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy New School for Social Research as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Lincoln University.
Over the past 30+ years, Marvela has gained extensive experience in higher/advanced degree education, adult continuing education, allied health training/career advancement, customized organization/training development for public sector, management consulting, and capacity-building technical assistance within fast paced and rapidly evolving organizations in the sectors that we service.
She is recognized for providing exemplary client-focused & culturally competent training along with her ability to develop staff and improve client organizations’ productivity effectiveness and accountability.
Current and prior positions include a Training Consultant for Hunter College (CUNY) New York, NY, an Adjunct Professor for the Master of Public Administration Accelerated Program at Alfred University Downstate Program (St. Francis College), Brooklyn, NY and an Adjunct Professor in the Behavioral & Social Sciences Department at Hostos Community College (CUNY), Bronx, NY.
With a background in NYC government, Marvela has successfully trained NYC, NYS and NY county staff and leaders for many years.
Debbie Koletty
Trainer
Deborah Koletty (formerly Lillard) is a trainer with the DC Efficiency Consulting team, where she has been supporting clients since 2019. In this role, Debbie delivers extensive training for NYC agency clients on leadership, productivity, and efficiency topics, both in person and virtually. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and business from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.
Before joining DC Efficiency Consulting, Debbie spent 15 years as an entrepreneur, founding Space to Spare, a professional organizing and productivity consulting firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Debbie is an internationally recognized expert in organizing and efficiency. She has appeared on A&E’s Hoarders and HGTV’s Mission: Organization and has been featured on radio programs across the United States, Canada, and England. Her work has also been highlighted in national publications including The Chicago Tribune, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, and Disney’s Family Fun. Debbie is the author of three books: Absolutely Organized, Absolutely Organize Your Family, and A Mom’s Guide to Home Organization. Outside of her professional work she is a mother of three, and an active community volunteer.
Rich Kelly
Trainer
Rich, who joined the company in 2018, is an experienced Trainer and Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Public Services at Mohawk Valley Community College. Rich was honored with the 2018 Excellence in Teaching award as well as the 2019 Chancellors Award for Excellence in Teaching. He holds a BS from SUNY Cortland and an MS from Utica College. He brings energy and enthusiasm to the team and to all of the programs he trains. Rich is a husband and father of five.
Krista Mahaney
Krista, who joined the team in 2018, is a project team member on the team and enjoys working on projects where she can utilize her keen eye for detail and organization. She is an ‘outside the box” thinker and always enjoys a challenge. She and her husband have a daughter and live in the Utica area.
Elizabeth Wojtczak
Liz joined the DC Efficiency Consulting team as Deb’s Executive Assistant in 2020 after 42 years in the Insurance industry. She possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Liz is a grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren and loves to travel and spend time with friends.
Don Rawls
Don Rawls, owner of Bahama Llama Computer Services, is the team’s Director of Technology and our “behind the scenes tech guru” keeping the company up and running. Don joined the company in 2011. He configures and maintains the team’s email systems as well as performs computer and printer support, maintenance and repairs. He also functions as a technology consultant for upgrading existing technology or for future technology. Don has been doing web design and computer repair since the mid 90’s. He holds an A.A.S. degree in Computer Science. When he’s not being a “tech geek”, he organizes and coaches youth hockey and football and spends time with his wife and two children.
MaryKate Heaton
Mary Kate first joined Deb’s team as the Social Media Coordinator in 2014 where she was responsible for maintaining and posting on all of the DeClutter Coach’s social network platforms including the team’s blog. Now as the Director of Business Services, Media Relations and Social Media, she assists Deb on a wide variety of tasks to ensure the business runs smoothly.
Mary Kate graduated from Marist College in 2016 where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with dual concentrations in Public Relations and Advertising with a minor in English Literature. She currently resides in Brooklyn and when she has free time Mary Kate enjoys reading, and going into the city to explore.
She has enjoyed working with Deb and the rest of the team for as long as she has and is still amazed to see the continued growth and success of the business!
MaryCarole Griffin
Mary Carole was the company’s first employee and started working with Deb in 2010. Mary Carole and Deb have been friends for many years and she enjoys working with Deb and helping others. In her free time, Mary Carole loves spending quality time boating and relaxing with her friends and family at their cottage in the Thousand Islands area. When she’s not working, her favorite things to do are read and go shopping. Mary Carole is a native to New Hartford and graduated from New Hartford Central School. After getting married, she and her husband Marty lived in Watertown for six years before moving back to her hometown. They have two children.
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Al Bangs
Executive Producer,
Learning on the Go!
Deborah Cabral, PCC
Founder/CEO & President
Taking personal tragedy, a 2002 car accident which left her with significant injuries, and turning it into professional success, ICF Certified Executive, Leadership & Team, Coach, Efficiency & Productivity Improvement Consultant, Learning and Development Strategist, Trainer/Facilitator, Speaker and Author, Deborah J. Cabral launched her company, Cabral Enterprises LLC in 2010 after 20+ years in the insurance industry. The company is a NY State & NY City (WBE) Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. Deb is a PCC, Professional Certified Coach with the ICF and a CPO, Certified Professional Organizer.
Deb is a graduate of Long Island University-LIU Post with a bachelor’s degree in business and public administration. As a member of ATD, The Association for Talent Development and ICF, The International Coaching Federation, Deb is a sought after Coach, Trainer and Speaker who lends her knowledge of productivity, efficiency, time management and leadership and staff development to numerous clients through corporate training, consulting, coaching, workflow analysis, wellness and team building programs and motivational speaking engagements. Deb’s satisfied clients are numerous and are listed in the company’s Partial Client List.
Deb’s lively and energetic training sessions captivate participants while motivating them to change old unproductive habits and create new routines to realize an immediate boost in productivity and efficiency. She believes training should provide a transference of skills and inspires participants to commit to taking specific actions and implementing them into their daily work habits following each training session to ensure long-term change and success.
As an Authorized Partner & Certified Trainer & Coach for Wiley’s Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, Deb administers a variety of DiSC assessments to leaders and teams and coaches them in creating an action plan to produce positive, lasting change. As a PCC, Deb offers customized, targeted, and effective Executive, Leadership and Team Coaching to improve self-awareness, communication, collaboration, and results.
Deb is a wife, mother of three and active community volunteer. In addition, Deb hosted a 30- minute national television show from 2011-2017 called Organization Motivation! and hosted Organized in:60 Seconds, nationally syndicated news/lifestyle segments. Both still air in syndication throughout the US. She writes for local and national magazines and does many local and national TV and radio interviews. Deb is also the author of DeClutter Your Life NOW! A motivational guide to tackle the clutter in ALL aspect of your life.
In addition, Deb is a 7-time award-winning entrepreneur including the recipient of the 2012 SBA Excellence in Small Business Award, 2013 Key4Women Achieve Award, 2016 NYS Women Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year, 2016 YWCA Salute to Outstanding Women in Business & Industry Award, and the 2017 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award presented by Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management & the WISE Women’s Business Center.