Deborah Rabia Povich

Deborah Rabia Povich, Seven Pillars’ Vice President and Board Chair, is a seasoned public policy and nonprofit professional, with broad experience in social justice, poverty alleviation, organizational development, communications, and resource development. Currently she co-manages a national initiative designed to strengthen state policies that support the economic advancement of low-income working families. For five years she served on the Sufi Order Board of Trustees, three as facilitator overseeing critical years aligning the Sufi Order organization with Pir Zia Inayat-Khan's vision.  She has been a student of Sufism for over 30 years.  Deborah lives in the mountains of Virginia and holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from the University of Maryland.