GET INVOLVED
Contact the Experts by Experience Committee
The AED Experts by Experience Committee is comprised of individual AED members whose lives have been directly impacted by eating disorders (EDs). Committee members include individuals with a personal ED history as well as those who have experience as a parent, sibling, child, spouse or other person who cares for and/or about someone with an ED.
Our mission is to integrate lived experience with research and clinical practice to better meet the needs of individuals directly impacted by eating disorders. Through collaboration with other professionals in the field we intend to build understanding, reduce stigma and discrimination, and promote inclusivity and diversity through our work. This collaboration will elevate the quality and relevance of research and clinical treatments available for those with EDs and are in keeping with AED’s stated mission, vision, and purpose.
Join AED
Those with lived experience are welcome to join the AED and are referred to by AED as Experts by Experience. Representatives of eating disorder advocacy organizations and individuals who want to be involved with eating disorder advocacy and education issues are particularly encouraged to join. Please keep in mind that the AED is a professional organization and membership benefits and content are primarily aimed at professionals in the eating disorder field. Learn more about AED Membership Benefits
AED Committees
You may join more than one committee. Members are encouraged to apply to join committees that interest them. It is a great way to meet other members and grow in your interests. View AED standing committees.
Attend the International Conference on Eating Disorders
AED offers both member and non-member pricing for their annual conference. This is a good way to connect and meet other ED advocates, treatment professionals, and researchers. Learn more.
Mentorship Program
AED is committed to facilitating mentoring relationships for members at the annual ICED. AED pairs interested AED members with more seasoned AED members (based on interests) at a “meet and greet” social event, which provides an opportunity for members to receive short-term (and potentially lasting) mentorship from experienced AED leaders. Students are encouraged to sign up to become a mentee during the general ICED registration process.