Molly Perlman, MD, MPH, CEDS-C, is Chief Medical Officer of Monte Nido, overseeing psychiatric and medical care at over 50 facilities across the nation. She is double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and graduated from Duke University and the University of Miami. Dr. Perlman is on the Board of Directors of the Eating Disorders Coalition, advocating on Capitol Hill regularly for increasing eating disorder education and access to treatment. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor, a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. Dr. Perlman serves as Assistant Professor at Florida International University College of Medicine, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Coalition Representing Eating Disorder Care, and is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Additionally, she oversees Monte Nido’s IRB-approved research studies as Co-Principal Investigator and has co-authored several papers in peer-reviewed journals on PTSD and eating disorders.

Johanna Kandel, BA, (She/Her) is a nationally recognized leader, advocate, and expert in the field of eating disorders. As the Founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, she has dedicated more than two decades to advancing access to care, support, and education for individuals affected by eating disorders and their loved ones. After personally struggling and recovering from a decade-long battle with various eating disorders, Johanna turned her lived experience into purpose—founding The Alliance in 2000. Under her leadership, the organization has grown into the leading national nonprofit providing referrals, support groups, and advocacy across all 50 states. Johanna is a trusted voice in national mental health policy and legislative advocacy. She has worked closely with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, participated in the first-ever Eating Disorders Roundtable at the White House, and served as a member of the federal Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) under HHS. She is also the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) and a proud member of the Collaborative of Eating Disorders Organizations (CEDO). She is the author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder (Harlequin), and a frequent media contributor, featured in outlets such as The Today Show, NBC News, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour. Johanna has received numerous accolades for her service and advocacy, including the Jefferson Award for Public Service, the Academy for Eating Disorders’ Meehan/Hartley Leadership Award, and Harlequin Enterprises’ More Than Words Award. A fierce champion for change, Johanna continues to drive national conversations on eating disorders with compassion, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to saving lives.

Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED (she/her) is the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Affairs for The Emily Program with enterprise-level leadership that shapes, protects, and elevates our reputation, story, and stakeholder experience, ensuring alignment between organizational priorities, operational delivery, and how the organization is understood and experienced by clients, alumni, employees, partners, and the broader public. Jillian serves as the organization’s primary spokesperson and senior strategist for public affairs and executive communications. She also serves as Executive Director for The Emily Program Foundation, overseeing staff, volunteers, fundraising, financial management, development and implementation of strategic plans, and represents the organization to the public and stakeholders. Dr. Lampert is Co-Founder and President of the REDC, the national consortium representing eating disorders care focused on treatment standards, best practices, access to care, and collaborative research. She is also Board Member and past Treasurer of the Eating Disorders Coalition, a DC-based national organization for eating disorders policy and advocacy. She holds an adjunct graduate faculty position in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Lampert completed her doctorate degree in Nutrition and Epidemiology and Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. She earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition at the University of Vermont and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. She has an expansive range of policy, clinical, research, education, teaching, and program development experience in the area of eating disorders. Dr. Lampert has served on the Board of Directors of the Academy for Eating Disorders as the Electronic Media Portfolio Director and co-chair of the Academy for Eating Disorders Nutrition Special Interest Group. She is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (FAED) and a member of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics, and BHN (Behavioral Health Nutrition) dietetic practice group. Dr. Lampert is the author of numerous book chapters and articles addressing the nutritional treatment of eating disorders, body image, sports participation, adolescent health, and disordered eating and she regularly speaks regionally and nationally on numerous eating disorder-related topics. As someone with a personal experience with an eating disorder, Jillian strives to bring more care to more people and help people recover from an eating disorder. One of her primary goals in life is to have the kids and adults in her house (and everywhere!) have confident, loving relationships with their bodies and themselves.