Kyle De Young, PhD, FAED

2018-2019:

Highest membership: 1,880
Highest ICED attendance: 1,439
Welcomed the Middle Eastern Eating Disorder Association as an AED Chapter
Formed the Task Force for the Development of Psychological Care Guidelines for Eating Disorders
Formed the Task Force of Leaders of Nonprofit and University-Based Intensive Eating Disorders Treatment
AED joined the Coalition for the Advancement and Application of Psychological Science (CAAPS)
Clarified stance on the importance of fully considering the risk of increasing eating disorders and related problems as well as the seriousness of these risks in research that has the potential to increase them
Recognized our members formerlly called "patient-carers" as "Experts by Experience," better reflecting their journeys and first-hand expertise
Formed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Formed the Ethics Committee
Began the process of forming a Development Committee to focus on diversifying revenue streams
Expanded partnerships with publishers to offer discounted publications to members
Launched the AED online store, offering past recordings, publications, and other merchandise