Louis, Missouri. She enjoys teaching, mentoring, and advising students; she was selected as the Advisor of the Year (2018) at Webster University. Dr. Kracen has taught internationally at Webster University Thailand and in St. Maarten and Ireland. She is a licensed psychologist in part-time private practice and specializes in seeing individuals coping with cancer, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Previously, Dr. Kracen was a psychologist at the Siteman Cancer Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She has also worked in oncology and palliative care teams at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Massey Cancer Center in Richmond, VA. Her research focuses on psychosocial issues in oncology, the health and well-being of healthcare professionals, and professional ethics.