Deborah Davis Groves, “Mrs. G” as her clients call her, is an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC), Certified Educational Planner located in Austin, Texas.  Mrs. G first became familiar with independent college counseling when she hired a consultant to work with her three children, and Mrs. G ended up doing all the work.  After 28 years of working for non-profit organizations in and around the Austin area, Mrs. G completely reinvented herself by going back to school to become an IEC.

She launched her business, Davis Groves Educational Services, in December 2011. Deb is a professional member of IECA, a member of NACAC, TACAC, and AICEP. She has served on the IECA Nominating Committee and has worked on a variety of committees planning college tours, mentoring members, as well as being involved in community service in her numerous organizations. She also served on the Common Application Outreach Committee for three years. 

Deb founded the Austin IEC Network in 2012 and bridged it into the Austin IECA Regional Group in 2018. This group of consultants grew from the original 9-member organization to over 35 members when she stepped down as the Founding Chair in December 2021. Deb was honored with the IECA’s Making a Difference Award in November 2022, which recognizes those IECA members “for their selfless volunteer efforts benefiting the association’s 2,300 plus members”.