JD Ouellette is an educator turned Family Mentor whose youngest child developed anorexia in 2012; they received cutting edge, evidence-based treatment at UC San Diego, igniting JD’s passion to ensure all families have access to evidence-based care. She became active in online family support communities, writing, and began attending and speaking at conferences.  She is a past board member for FEAST.

Dulce is a Mama Bear who helped her daughter fight anorexia.  The journey sparked a passion to learn more about eating disorders. As a Family Mentor, she is excited to help other families achieve recovery.  She is bilingual (Spanish).

Kevin, a dad in the Family Mentor role, knows eating disorders, though unwelcome, present opportunities for positive change. He leads the Equip Men’s Group and supports all parents on their path.

Rosemarie is a certified integrated health recovery support specialist. Her passion is working with underserved, BIPOC & LGBTQ communities. She is pursuing her studies at U of A, College of Medicine

Oona Hanson is a parent coach who has been in education for over twenty years. Through her writing, workshops, and private consultations, she helps parents and guardians raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. Oona holds a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and a Master's Degree in English. Her work has been featured widely, including on CNN, USA Today, Good Morning America, US News & World Report, Today, PopSugar, Grown & Flown, and Your Teen. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

Daryl is passionate about her role as a Family Mentor for Equip and is honored to provide support to carers as they navigate their family's eating disorder journey.

Rebecca, a mom in the Family Mentor role, is honored to help carers give their charges the best chance at recovery success.

Jayme describes herself as a data-driven creative who believes relentless movement toward evidence-based milestones can change the story of our lives. No matter the current plot twist, a new chapter is always waiting to be written! This perspective saw her through supporting her youngest child’s anorexia recovery and will serve our clients in her role as Family Mentor

Lisa is the Mother of two daughters 19 and 22 who are in college. I am a recent empty nester and am enjoying the new freedom that brings. I have been a real estate agent for 25 years. I enjoy the work because it changes people's lives and is a human connection. I also raise and breed Bearded Dragon lizards. My path to Equip as a Family Mentor was through my younger daughter's long struggle with Anorexia. The opportunity to assist other families in the recovery of their children is an awesome responsibility and great honor. 

Linsey is a loving wife, mother of 2 teens, former teacher & loves to cook. She used each of these attributes to guide her athletic son into recovery from anorexia. Now she is passionate about helping other families through their journey & into ED recovery!