Dr. Lampert is the Vice President, Strategy and Public Affairs for The Emily Program. She has 30 years of experience in the field of eating disorders as a clinician, leader, speaker, advocate, and researcher in the field of eating disorders working across all levels of care and multiple care settings. Additionally, 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 and Board Member 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 where she advises graduate students and teaches courses on eating disorder management.
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.
One of her primary goals in life is to have young people and those that love them have confident, loving relationships with their bodies and themselves.
Introduction to the Eating Disorders Field: What is the Field, Where to Find Current Research, and How to Get Involved
Clinicians who are new to eating disorders treatment or only have a portion of their work in the area of eating disorders often express confusion regarding how to find the latest research, what kind of professional development opportunities exist, how to get involved, and ways to expand their expertise. Surveys of practicing clinicians provide data to support this experience. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the field of eating disorders, the advocacy, professional, and educational organizations working to further awareness, training, and expertise around eating disorders,...Read more as well as provide insight on how to get involved professionally, seek mentorship, support, education, and development. Come learn about the field and how you can advance your skills and expertise in eating disorders! Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe the major non profit eating disorder organizations in the US and their areas of focus
- Describe how to access professional development materials to advance clinical knowlege
- Describe how to search for and find research updates in the field of eating disorders
Target Audience
Professional counselors, mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in these areas.
Learning Levels
- Beginner
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Jillian Lampert, PhD, RD, MPH, FAED
Vice President, Strategy and Public Affairs
Agenda
11:00-11:05: Introduction11:05-11:15: overview of ED organizations in the US
11:15-11:30: overview of professional development literature and ways clinicians can advance their knowledge
11:30-11:45: overview of accessing research and furthering expertise
11:45-12:00: questions and answers
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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