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
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).