Meet Dr. Debra A. Singleton

Dr. Debra A. Singleton is the founder and principal consultant of Purpose-Driven Planning, LLC, where she partners with organizations to develop strategic plans, strengthen leadership, and build sustainable pathways for growth. Her approach combines decades of executive leadership experience with a deep commitment to helping organizations clarify their purpose and achieve meaningful results.

With more than 38 years of leadership in the federal government, Dr. Singleton has built a reputation for integrity, collaboration, and servant leadership. Throughout her career, she has led teams, guided organizational initiatives, and helped navigate complex challenges through thoughtful planning and strategic decision-making. Today, she brings that same level of excellence to schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community agencies.

Dr. Singleton believes that every successful organization begins with a clear purpose. Through Purpose-Driven Planning, she works alongside leadership teams to facilitate strategic planning, mission and vision development, organizational assessments, leadership development, board retreats, and change management. Her goal is not simply to produce a strategic plan, but to help organizations create actionable roadmaps that inspire people, strengthen culture, and generate lasting impact.

An ordained and licensed minister, Dr. Singleton's faith has shaped her leadership philosophy and commitment to serving others with wisdom, compassion, and excellence. She earned her Doctor of Ministry from North Carolina Theological Seminary, where she further developed her passion for equipping leaders and strengthening organizations to fulfill their missions with purpose and intentionality.

Her dedication to service extends beyond consulting. Since joining the Board of Loaves & Fishes in 2019, she has actively supported initiatives that address food insecurity and community outreach, reflecting her belief that strong leadership should always create opportunities to serve others and improve communities.

Whether facilitating a strategic planning retreat, leading a leadership workshop, or helping organizations navigate growth and change, Dr. Singleton is committed to helping leaders move from vision to action, and from purpose to measurable results.