Debbie Cwalina

Debbie is the owner and founder of Creative Corporate Ideas Inc., a certified Woman Owned Business (WBE). She started her company in 1993 and has received recognition as a Top Woman Owned Small Business in the state of Georgia.

In the Fall of 2014, looking for a place to make a difference, Debbie joined the Roswell Rotary Club. Not long after her induction, she came across an article highlighting the rise in tween suicides linked to cyberbullying. Having witnessed the social struggles of a sibling during her own upbringing, she was deeply moved by the tragic reality that young people were taking their own lives to escape torment. This sparked a passion within her, which laid the groundwork for the creation of Be THE Voice (BTV).

In 2015, BTV was launched in four Roswell schools to enthusiastic acclaim. Thanks to its success and Debbie’s steadfast commitment to community involvement, she was honored with Roswell Rotary’s prestigious “Rookie of the Year” award that same year.

Since then, the program has garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback from principals, teachers, and students, allowing BTV to spread its message of kindness and inclusion to schools statewide.

Sometimes, a single kind word or act of compassion can make all the difference!

The incredible journey of Be THE Voice would not have been possible without the unwavering support of her family (Pete, Nikki, and Kasey) and the enduring partnerships with Rotary and Interact clubs across the state.