Doreen Marshall
National Eating Disorders Association
Atlanta, GA USA
"If you notice someone struggling, don't hold back. Lean in."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Philosophy
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
The College of New Jersey
Graduate Degree
Counseling
The College of New Jersey
Doctorate
Counseling Psychology
Georgia State University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
As a first-generation college student, I entered college curious about people and passionate about helping others.
2.
I studied English and philosophy as an undergraduate, learning how to think critically and communicate ideas that would shape my future work.
3.
While preparing to attend law school, I realized my true passion was mental health and chose to pursue counseling instead.
4.
Enrolling in a counseling program confirmed I was on the right path, and I went on to earn my Ph.D. in counseling psychology.
5.
Early in my career, I taught students and worked with clients as a practicing psychologist, helping people navigate difficult moments in their lives.
6.
Wanting to make a broader impact, I shifted my work toward national mental health efforts focused on suicide prevention.
7.
I later joined the National Eating Disorders Association, working to help people recognize eating disorders and get connected to treatment sooner.
8.
Today, as CEO of NEDA, I lead efforts to change how eating disorders are understood, recognized, and treated across the country.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I would've and should've pursued psychology to begin with but didn't even realize that was a career until later on because I was the first in my family to go to college. All I knew were the big, traditional careers—doctor, lawyer, etc.