AI Consulting & Workflow Automation
I help businesses streamline and automate with practical, human-centered AI systems — designed around the real people who use them every day.
I'm Debbie DeMarco Bennett. For over 13 years, I've worked in the mental health and psychoeducational space — founding DBT Path, an online school built on the belief that learning and systems should meet people where they are.
That same philosophy shapes every automation I design. I build AI workflow systems that reduce friction, save real time, and actually make sense to the people who use them — not just the people who built them.
My background isn't typical for this space, and that's exactly what makes the difference. I bring deep empathy, careful systems thinking, and a practitioner's eye for what works in the real world. The result: automation that's usable, sustainable, and quietly effective.
Get in TouchFrom strategy to hands-on implementation, every engagement is focused on practical outcomes: more clarity, less manual work, and systems your team will actually use.
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We map your current workflows, identify your highest-leverage automation opportunities, and build a clear, prioritized action plan — so you know exactly where AI can help and where to start.
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Strategic design of end-to-end automation systems tailored to your business, tools, and team. You get a practical blueprint that's scalable and built to reduce real friction.
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Hands-on implementation of AI-powered workflows using n8n, Zapier, Airtable, and more. From intake forms to routing logic to AI-assisted drafting — I build and test the full system.
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Connect your existing tools into a cohesive system that communicates, routes, and runs with minimal manual effort. No more copy-pasting between platforms or losing things in the gaps.
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Guided rollout of new automation — including documentation, testing, and team onboarding. I make sure the system sticks and your team feels confident using it from day one.
A combination of strategic thinking, technical implementation, and human-centered design practice.
A sample of the kinds of workflow and automation challenges I design solutions for.
A small education business was manually sorting and assigning incoming homework submissions — a time-consuming process prone to delays and errors. Built a full intake workflow with automated labeling, categorization, and routing to the right team member based on submission type.
Eliminated manual sorting; reduced response time by 60%
A service provider was losing track of incoming client requests spread across email threads with no central system. Designed a workflow that captures Gmail messages, logs them to Airtable with structured fields, and triggers automated follow-up sequences.
Centralized all requests; nothing falls through the cracks
A high-volume inbox was creating hours of manual response work each week. Built an AI-assisted drafting pipeline that generates first-draft responses to common inquiry types, reviewed and sent by the team — dramatically reducing the cognitive load of email management.
Saved 8+ hours per week on routine correspondence
A solo service provider was overwhelmed by scattered, manual processes across multiple tools with no coherent system. Conducted a full workflow audit and delivered a phased automation roadmap with prioritized next steps, tool recommendations, and implementation guidance.
Clear path forward; estimated 10+ hours recovered per week
Most consultants focus on what's technically possible. I focus on what actually works — for your team, your clients, and the people your business serves.
I understand how automation tools work — and how the people using them think and feel. That dual lens produces systems that actually get adopted.
I don't just recommend solutions. I build them, test them, and make sure your team is ready to use them confidently before I step back.
Elegant automation is only valuable if people actually use it. I design for clarity, sustainability, and minimal friction from day one.
I specialize in practical, right-sized automation for businesses that don't have a dev team — but do have real operational complexity worth solving.
Whether you're just beginning to explore automation or ready to build something specific, I'd love to connect. Fill out the form below and I'll be in touch.
Currently accepting new clients — I'll respond within 1–2 business days.