About ANAD

Who Are We?

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. is a non-profit (501 c 3) corporation that seeks to prevent and alleviate the problems of eating disorders, especially including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

What is Our Mission?

ANAD advocates for the development of healthy attitudes, bodies, and behaviors.   ANAD promotes eating disorder awareness, prevention and recovery through supporting, educating, and connecting individuals, families and professionals.

What Do We Pledge?

I will accept myself as I am.
I will accept others as they are.
I will support diversity and freedom of expression in the way people think, look and live.
I will not tolerate physical or mental abuse.
I will actively participate in efforts to change media programming and advertising that exploit or demean the human body.
I will work to improve the lives of individuals, communities and the environment.
I will support programs that encourage good health through proper nutrition, regular exercise and adequate sleep.

Our History

Staff

Laura Discipio LCSW, Executive Director laura.discipio@anad.org

Education:  MSW, Aurora University (Aurora, IL)

Shelly Schmitz, Business Manager shelly.schmitz@anad.org

Partner & Professional member relations, Business Development, Internship programming

Education: BA, Humanities, Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)

Rachel Underwood, Support Group Coordinator, Foundation Development rachel.underwood@anad.org

National coordinator for support groups & resource people, Foundation development, Volunteer coordinator

Education: BA, Communications, Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL)

Rosanna Catapano, School Outreach Coordinator rosanna.catapano@anad.org

Community and student education events, Student Bodies Facilitator, creative/graphic design for website and print materials

Education: BA, Secondary Education, DePaul University (Chicago, IL)