Bio
Maris Degener is the Director of Coaching at Equip, overseeing Recovery Coaches and Caregiver Coaches across virtual treatment programs. Drawing on her psychology background from UC Santa Cruz and lived experience in recovery, she embeds peer mentorship into multidisciplinary eating disorder care.
Educational background
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz (2016–2020):Graduated summa cum laude, with a focus on mental health and the psychological principles that inform effective treatment and advocacy.
Specialities & expertise
- Peer Mentorship
- Caregiver Coaching
- Lived Experience Integration
- Eating Disorder Advocacy
Professional accomplishments
- Director of Peer Mentorship, Equip (2022–Present): Maris leads Equip's mentorship program, designing and implementing strategies to enhance peer support structures, improve accessibility, and support sustained recovery outcomes.
- Manager of Peer Mentorship, Equip (2021–2022): Maris oversaw Equip’s early mentorship initiatives, building frameworks for peer-to-peer connection and advocacy.
- Lead Peer Mentor and Marketing Strategist, Equip (2020–2021): In this dual role, Maris contributed to Equip’s outreach and mentorship programs, amplifying its mission through creative content and strategic communication.
Certifications
- BA, Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz (Summa Cum Laude)
- Certified Yoga Instructor
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