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Jillian G. Lampert PhD, RD, MPH, FAED

Vice President, Communications and Brand at The Emily Program
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Dr. Jillian Lampert (she/her) is the Vice President of Communications and Brand for Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. She oversees the public affairs, communications, and public relations activities, including cultivating and maintaining industry relations, leading organizational advocacy and policy involvement, supporting public relations highlighting the organization’s role as an industry thought leader, and spearheading availability of key educational content available to the public and external providers.

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 Treasurer of the Eating Disorders Coalition, a DC-based national organization for eating disorders policy and advocacy, and a Board Member of WithAll, a Minnesota-based organization that empowers eating disorder prevention and strengthens support for recovery. 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 (formerly the American Dietetic Association), 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 in her house (and everywhere!) have confident, loving relationships with their bodies and themselves.

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  • Telehealth Revolution: Balancing Virtual Convenience with Essential In-Person Care
    Dr. Lampert warns that while telehealth expands access, it may not suit high-acuity behavioral health conditions like eating disorders. She emphasizes the importance of hybrid care systems that blend virtual convenience with essential in-person engagement. As telehealth evolves, personalized, evidence-based care remains crucial, ensuring patient safety and effective outcomes.
  • LGBTQ+ Youth at Risk: Urgent Need for Support and Resources
    Jillian stresses that LGBTQ+ youth face a "fourfold higher suicide risk," worsened by the hotline's closure. She recommends the National Alliance for Eating Disorders for its LGBTQ+ support. Safe, informed mental health care is vital, as is finding local support through advocacy organizations. The Emily Program remains committed to providing tailored care for these youth and their caregivers.
  • Revenge Meals: A Secret Coping Mechanism for Exhausted Parents
    Dr. Lampert explains that parents may indulge in secret meals as a form of self-comfort, driven by societal pressures and guilt. She highlights the common neglect of caregivers' nutritional needs and the psychological burden of "should" messages. Jillian advises parents to prioritize self-care, emphasizing the importance of nourishment, rest, and personal time to maintain well-being and effectively care for others.