Marykate

Marykate is a seasoned Admissions and Outreach professional who has used her unique experience in corporate America creating magical guest experiences working for organizations like The Walt Disney Company, as well as business development in the tech industry, to generate an impact in the behavioral health space.

Marykate began her career as admissions for Willow Place for Women, a PHP/IOP program that utilized a holistic mind/body approach to treat women with a history of trauma, substance abuse, mental health and eating disorders. She also served as a Director of Business Development for a network of substance abuse treatment programs that specialized in dual-diagnosis individuals, and most recently was the Senior Director of Clinical Partnerships with Odyssey Eating Disorder Network.

Throughout her career she has created a strong network of relationships with hospital groups, EAPs, private practice therapists, consultants, dietitians and other community referral partners with the goal to guide each of their clients to clinically excellent care. She is a member of multiple Professional Liaison Associations, including IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals).

For the past five years she has developed a passion and expertise working with the Gen-Z population specifically. She lives in Asheville with her three-and-a-half-legged rescue pitbull named Gus.

Marykate says: “I am able to leverage my past lived experience as a young adult who struggled with anxiety and direction in order to create strong relationships with prospective young adults looking to seek similar change.”