I work with boarding schools, independent schools, K-12 schools, and colleges across New England and the Northeast — building safer, more supportive campuses and equipping the people responsible for student mental health to respond with confidence.
Having attended boarding school myself, I understand firsthand the culture, pressures, and community that shape a student's relationship with food and body image — which is part of what makes this work personal to me. Based in Rochester, NY, and available to travel for the right engagement.
I currently serve as Director of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders and as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
For School & Institutional Teams
A progression schools can move through, starting wherever makes sense for your team.
For general faculty, advisors, houseparents, coaches, and dining staff
Prevention Training
The foundation of a lower-risk school is a culture where the adults around students — not just the counseling office — know how to notice warning signs and help build a healthier relationship with food and body image campus-wide. This training covers early warning signs, how dorm life, dining halls, and athletics can unintentionally reinforce disordered eating, and what to do if a staff member is concerned about a student.
Request prevention trainingFor mental health staff, school counselors, and health center/nursing staff
Intervention Training
Once your general staff has a foundation, the next layer is making sure the people directly responsible for student mental health have the clinical confidence to act — assessment and risk stratification, when and how to refer for a higher level of care, coordinating with families and outside providers, and supporting a student's return to campus after treatment.
Request intervention trainingMany schools book both trainings together — general staff and mental health staff, each with content suited to their role. For continued support beyond training, I also offer ongoing consultation throughout the year.
Additional Programming
Also available, for other groups and needs.
Providers
Trainings for groups of providers on assessment, diagnosis, conceptualization, and treatment planning for eating disorders. Virtual or in-person, single or multi-session.
Parents & Caregivers
Psycho-educational training for parents and caregivers supporting a loved one's recovery.
K-12 Student Programming
Developmentally appropriate assemblies and curriculum for K-12 students on bodies, food, and eating disorders.
Higher-Education Groups
Training for college/university organizations — sororities, athletic teams, and student groups — on eating and body-related concerns.
Athletic Teams
Training and support for teams and coaching staff, proactive or reactive.
Workplace
Training for workplace settings focused on an inclusive, supportive environment.
Other
Don't see what you need? I'm happy to build a custom training for your group.
I can tailor trainings and workshops to your group's needs — a structured lecture, a dynamic interactive session, single or multi-session, virtual or in-person. Fees depend on structure and time; reduced fees are available for nonprofit organizations and organizations working with underrepresented minority populations.
Recent Work
A sample of recent trainings, workshops, and speaking engagements.
- Independent Boarding School Wellness Summit The Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT — "Creating a Safe, Body-Inclusive Space at Boarding School," February 2026
- Pittsford Central School District Two-part training — general K-12 staff, and a separate session for mental health staff — August 2026
- Genesee Valley BOCES Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention Conference LeRoy, NY — keynote address for educators and school staff, September 2024
- NYS School Counselor Annual Convention Rochester, NY — December 2025
Plus recurring guest lectures for University of Rochester Medical Center psychiatry residents since 2023, and additional trainings for school districts, hospitals, and professional organizations across New York — see more below.
Let's talk about your school's needs
Reach out to discuss format, timeline, and how I can support your community. I'm happy to provide a full CV on request.
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