Debbie is a senior lecturer in Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, and has developed a successful consultancy portfolio, including nutrition support for Leeds Rhinos, Yorkshire Carnegie, Bradford City Football Club, TASS athletes and Leeds Swimming and Diving Clubs. Additionally, Debbie is a National Trainer working on the education team for UK Anti-Doping.

Debbie has completed a PhD investigating the dietary requirements of adolescent rugby players, from which she has published work in academic journals and presented at International conferences. She is particularly interested in the appropriateness of current sports nutrition guidelines, barriers and facilitators to achieving these and supplement use.