Debbie is a Senior Performance Nutritionist at Aquatics GB and Wakefield Trinity RLFC. In addition to providing nutrition support at an Olympic and Professional level, Debbie supports a variety of athletes at the top of the talent pathway through TASS. Debbie is also a National Trainer working on the education team for UK Anti-Doping and providing clean sport education across the RFL.

Previously Debbie was a Senior Lecturer in Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, and led the Nutrition Consultancy services there. Debbie 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.