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Eating disorders nonprofit names new leader

Nashville Post - 7/18/2017

The former Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee has recruited a director from Gilda's Club of Nashville to be its new president and CEO.

Deb Sandvik (pictured) comes to what is now called Renewed: Eating Disorders Support after spending a decade at Gilda's Club, where she was director of annual giving and events. Sandvik has taken over from Kathleen Morphis Yabroudy, who stepped down in June after leading the group for four years.

"We are fortunate to have found the ideal person to build on the solid foundation of Renewed," said Jena Layne, chair of Renewed's board and a banker at JPMorgan Chase. "Deb's enthusiasm and energy for the mission, along with her strategic approach and extensive nonprofit experience made her the ideal candidate for this pivotal role in the organization's history."

Before her time with Gilda's Club, Sandvik worked at Event 360 and Disney Special Events, among others. She starts work at Renewed as the organization prepares for its 20th anniversary in 2022 and a corresponding fundraising campaign.

"With more than 30 million Americans impacted by various forms of eating disorders, related addictions and body image issues, there is a critical need to increase our reach through a strategic awareness campaign, technology, and collaborative partnerships," Sandvik said. "It is my hope we can expand and enhance our resources for those directly impacted by all forms of eating disorders, along with continued education for clinical providers to serve our communities more effectively."

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