Horry County Council On Aging

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Debra Alston

Meet Debra Alston, the dedicated HCCOA Bucksport Senior Center Manager, who has been serving HCCOA for 16 years!

For more than a decade and a half, Debra has worked alongside seniors and the community to connect individuals with resources, opportunities, and experiences that enrich their lives.

💙 She says what she loves most about HCCOA is simple: the seniors.

🤝 Debra enjoys building relationships with seniors and learning about their individual needs so she can better serve them.

😊 Her favorite part of serving seniors is that they keep her young, active, and inspired every day.

Known for her leadership and enthusiasm, Debra creates countless events, activities, and celebrations that bring joy, connection, and fun to the seniors she serves. She is a source of inspiration to both her seniors and her coworkers.

📚 Outside of work, she enjoys reading, decorating, attending church, spending time with family, and hopping in the truck for a ride with her son.

🏍️ Fun fact: Debra once traveled from Bucksport, South Carolina, all the way to Washington, D.C. on a motorcycle!

💬 Favorite saying: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Thank you, Debra, for your 16 years of dedication, leadership, and service to the seniors of Horry County. Your impact is felt throughout the community every day! ❤️