About Deborah

• Born in Gentilly
• Married Alan Langhoff, proud parent of Megan (22), Erica (20), and Brian (17)
• Attended Gentilly Terrace and John McDonough High School (1965) and public school volunteer and advocate since 1990, including parent liaison between Ben Franklin and NOCCA/ Riverfront 2003-2005.
• Ten year career as a professional ballet dancer in Manhattan, Chicago, Buffalo, New Jersey and New Orleans, including extensive study at the American Ballet Theatre School
•  Jazz Fest volunteer since 1970
• Numismatic assistant with James H. Cohen & Sons Inc.
• Co-owner of The Dream Palace, Frenchman Street’s first music club, with Alan
• Small business owner of Lagniappe Consultants, with Alan
• Political candidate and volunteer in local, state, and federal elections