UNH Age of Champions Wildcat Inspirational Award
Deborah Forster
Deborah Forster (Debbi) is a native of New Hampshire, having grown up in Dover. She graduated from Dover High School and the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and holds a B.A. (Spanish and English Teaching) from UNH and an M.A. from California State University at Dominguez Hills. Debbi taught ESL and Spanish in the Dominican Republic for sixteen years where she and her husband raised two bilingual children. After returning to the U.S in 1979, she taught Spanish in Redondo Beach, California for 24 years where she was a mentor teacher. During that time Debbi was also the department chair for the Foreign Language Department for 20 years. Her classes included Advanced Placement, Spanish Language and Literature, Spanish for Spanish Speakers and third-year Spanish. She won several California statewide teacher awards from 2003-2012.
Debbi is currently the Cultural Tours Director for the Active Retirement Association (ARA) where she and her committee coordinate up to 12 unique tours each program year all over New England and surrounding states for nearly 400 ARA members. She has also played a role in the International Women’s Club of New England where she served as the Director of Luncheons and Programs from 2015 to 2022. Presently she sits as the organization’s Chair of the Charity Selection Committee. Debbi’s willingness to serve as ARA’s Cultural Tours Director for 10 years indicates her commitment to serving ARA. Just as importantly, seeing her in action shows how much she enjoys helping Seacoast seniors live their best lives.
UNH Age of Champions Wildcat Inspirational Award
Tina Guerin
Tina Guerin has always led an active lifestyle and encourages others to do the same. She retired after a career as a Probation Officer and joined Visiting Angels in Auburn, NH as a Case Manager. She has never fully “retired” from the workforce and continues working currently as a Caregiver Mentor. In this role, she works with clients in the field and also spends time in the office coaching and mentoring other Caregivers.
Tina is a person that lights up a room and is able to make the best of any situation. She has many interests including bowling, hiking, pickle ball, softball, and any other physical activities she can find. She is always willing to try anything once and help out wherever she can. She’s an animal lover and enjoys time at home with her 2 cats and is known to pet-sit as well for family and friends. She maintains a sharp mind by reading and staying up to date with current events.
She promotes healthy living and encourages others to do the same, often inviting them to join her in her adventures. She also promotes community service and participates in charity events that are close to her heart.
