2026 BIPoC Eating Disorders Conference

Date: July 16 - 18, 2026

A 3-day virtual conference for those working in the field of eating disorders.

Taking place on July 16-18, 2026

https://bipoceatingdisordersconference.com/

Featured Speakers

Ashley Acle, MBA, MFT, LMFT (she/her/ella/她) — Ashley Acle, MBA, MFT, LMFT (she/her/ella/她)
Healthcare Consultant, Clinical Supervisor/Therapist

Neeru Bakshi — Neeru Bakshi
MD

Meera Beharry — Meera Beharry
Staff Physician and Adolescent Medicine Advisor

Kathrina Cann, LMHC-QS, IEDAS-C — Kathrina Cann, LMHC-QS, IEDAS-C
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Consultant

Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, MD (she/her) — Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, MD (she/her)
National Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Monte Nido

Roxane Gay — Roxane Gay
Dr. Roxane Gay

Marvin Hughes — Marvin Hughes
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Kai Iguchi, MSc/MS, RD, CSSD — Kai Iguchi, MSc/MS, RD, CSSD
RD

Allyson Inez Ford, MA, LPCC — Allyson Inez Ford, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Laura Iu, RD, CDN, RYT — Laura Iu, RD, CDN, RYT
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Kelli Rugless, PsyD, CEDS — Kelli Rugless, PsyD, CEDS
Clinical Psychologist

Alishia McCullough, LCMHC — Alishia McCullough, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Ana Olivares — Ana Olivares
Licensed Psychologist

Tigress Osborn — Tigress Osborn
Executive Director

Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA, IFMCP — Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA, IFMCP
Naturopathic Physician

Samina Qureshi — Samina Qureshi
Registered Dietitian

Jamie Singleteary, LPC, NCC — Jamie Singleteary, LPC, NCC
Sr. Director of Clinical Brand and Community

Erikka D. Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAACAP (she/her) — Erikka D. Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAACAP (she/her)
Arise Chief Medical Officer & Host of the Arise Panel

Reece Thomas, MS, LC — Reece Thomas, MS, LC
Reece Thomas

Jessica L. Wilson, MS, RD (she/her) — Jessica L. Wilson, MS, RD (she/her)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Joan Zhang — Joan Zhang
CEO

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