Debi Amburgey

Deborah (Debi) Amburgey joined the Women’s Health Unit in June 2021 as a Research Assistant for TRIP: Translating Research into Practice. They graduated from the University of Central Florida in August of 2019 with a B.S. in Psychology. Her previous research experience includes investigating cognitive functioning in both older and younger adults, implementation work for pediatric asthma care, and exploring the impact of adherence in pediatrics Type 1 Diabetes. Debi is interested in using a social-justice lens to improve healthcare disparities within communities and investigate psychosocial and contextual determinants that promote positive health outcomes, specifically for underrepresented and LGBTQ+ populations.