Meet the EDAM Board Members

Our board members come from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders in Maine.

Sarah Carnahan, MA, MSW, LCSW

PRESIDENT

Licensed clinical social worker and the Director of Mental Health and Counseling Services at the University of Maine Farmington

Kathleen Hart, PhD

VICE PRESIDENT

Clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral treatments for eating disorders and anxiety disorders in adolescents and adults

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Laura Sproch, PhD

TREASURER

Clinical psychologist and owner of Vibrant Psychology, an outpatient teletherapy practice specializing in eating disorder treatment

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Kathryn Best, LCSW

EVENTS PLANNING

Licensed clinical social worker and Staff Counselor at Colby College with specialized training in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image

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Josh Palomera, MS, RDN, LD, CSN

MEMBERSHIP

Registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and sports nutrition at Bates College and Kaleidoscope Eating Disorder and Diet Recovery Center

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Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD

WEBSITE & COMMUNICATION

Registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, body image, and weight-inclusive nutrition care for adolescents and adults at CV Wellbeing

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Cynthia Robbins, MD, MS, FAAP

EVENTS PLANNING

Adolescent medicine physician and pediatrician who leads the multidisciplinary eating disorder program at South Portland Pediatrics

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Lindsay Susi, LCSW

SECRETARY

Licensed clinical social worker and outpatient therapist at New Roots Healing Center, supporting adolescents and adults with eating disorders

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Guided by purpose. Driven by compassion.

EDAM’s board is made up of professionals and community members who bring deep experience, care, and commitment to this work. Together, we help guide the organization’s mission, strengthen eating disorder education and advocacy across Maine, and expand access to compassionate, weight-inclusive resources and support.

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