Debi is a final year doctoral candidate at the Royal College of Music London, supervised by Professor Rosie Perkins and Dr Jessica Pitt. Her PhD research explores how music can support parental mental wellbeing especially during persistent baby crying. She is particularly focused on translating research into practice – in creative and accessible ways – to benefit families on the ground . Debi has three grown children and lives near Nottingham with her husband and two rescued pets, Alfie and Savane. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves a good curry.