The Notre Dame Club of Oklahoma City honored Debbie Espinosa, chief executive of The Center of Family Love, as its Person of the Year. She was given the award at the Notre Dame Night Banquet on July 25.
“This honor is reserved for a person who clearly demonstrates the spirit of Notre Dame,” said Mike Milligan during the award presentation. “Debbie Espinosa has clearly exemplified this spirit through her outstanding achievements in service and profession. When Debbie became the CEO of The Center of Family Love, the organization began making tremendous strides and leaps in the way it serves adults with disabilities. I’ve personally seen how far she has brought the ministry in the time she’s served there, and I know she has plans to continue building on this momentum.”
The award was presented to Espinosa by Notre Dame alumnus and Notre Dame Club of Oklahoma City president, Andrew Kowalski.
For nearly 40 years, The Center of Family Love has provided innovative day programs and residential opportunities for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. To learn more, go online to www.centeroffamilylove.org or call (405) 263-4658.