Debi Cragun

Deborah Cragun is a Professor in the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida and founder of Florida’s first Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. Her career has included clinical work in pediatric and cancer genetics, public health research, and genetic counseling education, with a focus on improving access to and delivery of genetic services. Her recent research explores implementation science, mixed methods research, and the growing role of AI in genetic counseling education and practice, helping prepare future genetic counselors for an evolving healthcare landscape.