Dr Jennifer Ellen Hamer

I am honored to serve as a Board Member for The Secret Burden, a distinguished eating disorder charity committed to effecting positive change in the realm of eating disorders. In this capacity, I actively contribute to the strategic guidance and governance of the organization, working collaboratively to advance its mission and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic insights and contribute to decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with the… Show more

I am honored to serve as a Board Member for The Secret Burden, a distinguished eating disorder charity committed to effecting positive change in the realm of eating disorders. In this capacity, I actively contribute to the strategic guidance and governance of the organization, working collaboratively to advance its mission and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic insights and contribute to decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and long-term vision.

Mission Advancement: Play a vital role in initiatives that enhance awareness and understanding of eating disorders, actively supporting the organization in achieving its overarching goals.

Community Engagement: Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to amplify the organization's impact, building alliances that contribute to a more informed and supportive community.

Educational Initiatives: Shape and implement educational strategies aimed at prevention and early intervention, leveraging expertise to promote mental health literacy. Show less

Contributing my professional and personal expertise to a not-for-profit organization to decrease the stigma and increase support for female athletes with their mental health.

The organization provides an Athlete Support Network, which is a free, independent and confidential service using trained volunteer Athlete Mentors to support fellow athletes with anything they are going through. It's a peer-to-peer support service available to female athletes aged 16+.
Athlete interactions also… Show more

Contributing my professional and personal expertise to a not-for-profit organization to decrease the stigma and increase support for female athletes with their mental health.

The organization provides an Athlete Support Network, which is a free, independent and confidential service using trained volunteer Athlete Mentors to support fellow athletes with anything they are going through. It's a peer-to-peer support service available to female athletes aged 16+.
Athlete interactions also engages in advisory, research and engagement work to deliver on educational interventions to support athlete health and wellbeing. Show less

I am part of a focus group led by Emma Ross at the English Institute of Sport.

We discuss issues surrounding the Female Athlete such as the menstrual cycle, it’s possible effects on performance. In addition we raise the issues around RED-S and how this affects the Female Athletes health and performance.

We share ideas about how these issues may be best treated or identified in athletes and strategies to move forward.

I volunteered for the largest eating disorder in the UK, BEAT. I was involved in charity events, which including the organisation of a Fitness Family Funday in collaboration with the University of Kent. This event was a huge success raising over £3000.
In addition I represented BEAT at public speaking events, one of which was again in collaboration with the University of Kent where I spoke to students and staff about my own experience of an eating disorder. The aim was to enhance knowledge… Show more

I volunteered for the largest eating disorder in the UK, BEAT. I was involved in charity events, which including the organisation of a Fitness Family Funday in collaboration with the University of Kent. This event was a huge success raising over £3000.
In addition I represented BEAT at public speaking events, one of which was again in collaboration with the University of Kent where I spoke to students and staff about my own experience of an eating disorder. The aim was to enhance knowledge and understanding of these mental illnesses, create greater awareness and help people to know how to better spot signs and symptoms in others. Show less

With a lived experience of an eating disorder I bring attention and awareness to the cause of eating disorders and support further the growth of the organisation. I put a human face to an illness and represents hope and inspiration to InsideOut’s members, stakeholders, and the general public.
My story and message features on the organisation’s website, social media, podcast and blogs and communication channels. I also offer my voice and experience at conferences, workshops and fundraising… Show more

With a lived experience of an eating disorder I bring attention and awareness to the cause of eating disorders and support further the growth of the organisation. I put a human face to an illness and represents hope and inspiration to InsideOut’s members, stakeholders, and the general public.
My story and message features on the organisation’s website, social media, podcast and blogs and communication channels. I also offer my voice and experience at conferences, workshops and fundraising events. I am also occasionally asked to participate in the organisation’s media announcements and events.
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