Meet Deborah Prather at MedSave Clinic in Columbus, OH

After attending college (psychology, philosophy, and language), Ms. Prather attained managerial roles. She owned and operated her own businesses, honing her skills in operations, human resources, and effective teamwork.

Deborah continued her education in both healthcare and finance. In addition to health-related certifications, she obtained several multi-state licenses and continued entrepreneurial ventures, such as property management and investing. To further expand her professional portfolio, she navigated into the legal field. Deborah’s talents include writing and knowledge of the law, having worked extensively as a paralegal both with attorneys, Judges and freelance all while continuing her education.

The founders of MedSave Clinic hired Deborah Prather in 2014 to handle contracts, documentation preparation, and implementation. Her insight, strategies, and philosophy are an asset to our business plan for growth and expansion, and in 2021, Deborah was officially given the title of MedSave Clinic’s Human Resources Manager.

Deborah has progressively advanced her leadership roles within the clinic by developing infrastructure, policies, and team building as the organization has grown. She took on increasing responsibilities and earned the promotion to Human Resources Officer in 2023 and subsequently was formally appointed as the Client Advocate at MedSave. In her roles, Deborah has supported facilitation of Joint Commission Accreditation, improved HR systems and become a trusted liaison between leadership, staff, and clients, serving as the spokesperson for leadership. Deborah provides oversight across departments, strengthens operations and staff development to ensure organizational and sound fiscal priorities so that employee needs and client care remains aligned.

As MedSave Clinic continues to expand, Deborah’s leadership responsibilities broadened to include operational support, organizational development in addition to staff engagement, policy and compliance initiatives that contribute to the continued advancement and success of the practice. Her ability to bridge human resources, administrative operations, leadership development, and client advocacy has made her an integral, core part of the clinic’s team. In 2026, Deborah advanced to Executive Administrative Director (EAD) in recognition of her expanded leadership responsibilities and her ongoing contributions to the practice’s growth, strategic structure, and success.

Deborah has long valued a life of service with extensive community achievements throughout her career history, adding invaluable experience that has evolved from volunteer peer counseling into public service. Deborah has collaborated with several mayors and served on her city’s Executive Committee for Homeless Standdown Events to support and house displaced individuals. Deborah utilized her legal expertise to work with judges at legal clinics as a volunteer.

Ms. Prather was also appointed by two mayors to the Military Affairs Advisory Board in 2015. After two terms successfully bringing to fruition initiatives as Secretary on the Board, Deborah was elected and sworn in as Vice President of the Advisory Board and served a total of four consecutive terms. In 2023, Deborah was nominated and won the position of president of the HOA in her community. Deborah has represented FMCI, the clinic’s affiliate, since 2022, and the clinic at a recovery event featuring our intensive outpatient program on the local news, evidence of our shared vision for the betterment of all humans in need.

Deborah is truly a trailblazer and goes above and beyond to create a positive workplace environment, and is loyal to the mission and vision of MedSave Clinic. Deborah is an agent for the president and CEO, and she also works closely with the medical director, dedicated to ensuring quality, patient-centered, and trauma-informed care is provided through MedSave Clinic’s addiction and mental health services for the most positive results and outcomes for our patients. Our Executive Administrative Director, Human Resources Officer and Client Advocate shows her true commitment to contribute, develop, enhance, and provide lifelong public service to society.