Stephanie Ogburn, BSN, RN, CDCES, LSSGB
Cook Children's Medical Center
Stephanie Ogburn, BSN, RN, CDCES, LSSGB, is the Diabetes Education Program Coordinator and diabetes educator at Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, Texas. Stephanie transitioned to the pediatric population in 2015 following three years of experience as a diabetes educator in an adult clinical setting.
Beyond her clinical duties, Stephanie is a champion for clinical excellence, frequently spearheading quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes. Her professional journey is deeply intertwined with her personal experience, having lived with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 12, she brings a profound level of empathy to her work.
While Stephanie initially hesitated to specialize in diabetes education during her early nursing career, her perspective shifted while working on an adult cardiac floor. Witnessing the critical need for comprehensive education and support, she found her true calling. Today, she views her role not just as a career, but as a mission to improve the quality of life for those living with diabetes and to empower the caregivers who support them.
Outside of the clinic, Stephanie is a wife and mom of two girls. She is an advocate for the diabetes community, contributing her expertise and time to diabetes advocacy, summer camps, and mentorship.
With her professional expertise and personal lived experience, Stephanie continues to be an important resource for families and a leading voice in the field of diabetes education.