2023 Tri-State Eating Disorder Conference
The Beginning of a Growing Tradition
May 5, 2023
Bally's Evansville | Evansville, Indiana
The inaugural Tri-State Eating Disorder Conference marked the beginning of what has become an annual gathering of clinicians, educators, and treatment professionals committed to advancing compassionate, evidence-based eating disorder care.
Hosted by The Chesnut Group, the conference brought together nationally recognized experts for a full day of multidisciplinary education designed to inspire collaboration and strengthen clinical practice across the continuum of eating disorder treatment.
Featured Speakers
The inaugural conference welcomed an exceptional faculty of leaders in the field, including:
Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD, CEDS
Aaron Flores, RDN
Dr. Angela Denise Mensah, Ph.D.
Dr. Shelley Aggarwal, MD, MS
Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW, CCPT-II
Chevese Turner, CEO, Body Equity Alliance
Kayla Stanton, MS, RDN, CEDS
Conference Experience
The 2023 conference offered a full day of multidisciplinary presentations exploring current perspectives in eating disorder treatment, nutrition, body image, weight-inclusive care, and recovery.
Beyond the educational sessions, attendees had the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the region, fostering relationships and conversations that extended beyond the conference itself.
An Evening of Connection
Following the conference, attendees gathered for an intimate dinner hosted by Theresa Chesnut at her home, providing an opportunity for continued conversation, networking, and community in a relaxed setting.
This spirit of connection has remained a hallmark of the Tri-State Eating Disorder Conference and continues to shape the experience each year.
Looking Back
What began as a single day of multidisciplinary education has grown into an annual conference bringing together nationally recognized speakers and hundreds of clinicians from across the country.
The inaugural 2023 conference established the foundation for a community dedicated to learning, collaboration, and advancing excellence in eating disorder treatment.