
Debra Tendrich
College of Social Work and Criminal Justice
Community Leadership Committee
Boca Raton Campus
Debra Tendrich is the Founder and CEO of a non-profit organization called Eat Better Live Better. Her program is designed to help fight against the huge childhood obesity epidemic that is plaguing the youth. Formally obese, Debra was 5’1, weighed almost 200 pounds and diagnosed with high cholesterol. At the age of 25 years old she decided to make a lifestyle transition. She dedicated time to work out daily and to learn to eat healthy. Even though she lost 70 pounds and dropped her cholesterol almost 100 points, she still believes the biggest transformation she made was the transformation she brought upon her daughter. Her new healthy lifestyle directly impacted her child and that gave her inspiration to continue her journey. Since 2014, she has dedicated a lot of time volunteering at schools. She donated over 600 backpacks and school supplies throughout PBC Schools, volunteers for Career Days, helps organize anti bullying pep-rallies and speaks to students and teachers about fitness and nutrition. Debra is dedicated to making a huge impact in the community and thrives to become a community leader.