We are a multidisciplinary group of professionals from the greater Houston area who specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and are committed to quality care of those affected by these disorders.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote effective treatment of eating disorders, provide community and professional education, and to raise awareness and understanding of these illnesses.
Our Objectives
- Serve as a community resource for identification of treatment providers, clinical services offered, and local treatment options.
- Serve as a reliable source of information for professionals and for the general public.
- Provide eating disorders education to professionals and to the general public.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among the membership.
- Promote eating disorders expertise within the membership and beyond.
Members of the HEDS Board
Kathy Veath, RDN, LD
Past President
Emily Hahn, MPH, RDN, LD, CEDS-S
President
Anna Brown, PsyD
President-Elect
Avanti Bande, LPC
Secretary
Lauren Chaffin, MS, RDN, LD
Treasurer
Michelle Fee, RDN, LD
Parliamentarian
Christina Kontos
Education
Gabby Ramirez, MS, RDN, LD, CEDS
Membership Co-Chair
Rebekah Grohn
Membership Co-Chair
Morgan Sinclair, MS, RDN, LD
Conference Co-Chair
Hannah Steffen, RDN, LD, CEDS
Conference Co-Chair
Rachel Ransleben, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S
Diversity and Inclusivity
Rachel Nannola, MS, RDN, LD
Social Media Co-Chair
Kelly Webster
Social Media Co-Chair
Become a HEDS Member
Interested in becoming a member of HEDS? We offer memberships for professionals, students/interns, associates, and treatment centers.
Complete the membership application below!
If you’re already a member and looking to make changes to your membership, login here.
Professional Networking
Every year, Houston Eating Disorders Specialists hosts a conference, alternating between a professional conference (for providers) and a community conference (for the public).