Speaking
My training, experience, and partnerships with families and professionals form the foundation of my public speaking. From hospital grand rounds to international symposia, I support knowledge and skills from the intersection of psychology, advocacy, and health equity. I am experienced in communicating effectively for:
State, national, and international conferences
Professional associations
Podcasts and media interviews
Academic institutions
Skill development and training
Expert legislative testimony
Consumer advocacy groups
Some recent speaking engagements
Third Wave Psychological Interventions in Obesity Treatment. Invited talk: 33rd European Congress on Obesity, 2026.
Doing What You Can: Advocacy Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating. Main stage headline event: American Psychological Association Annual Convention, 2025.
Advocacy in Healthcare. Plenary address: Developing and Researching Advanced Models of Integrated Primary Care (DREAM IPC), 2025.
Behavioral Assessment of Obesity. Keynote: University of Vermont Obesity Medicine & Weight Management Conference, 2025
Engaging the Community with Empathy to Deliver an Effective “Obesity is a Disease Campaign.” Master trainer: American Diabetes Association, 2025.
Your State Psychological Association needs you! Critical conversation panel: Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, 2026.
What my audiences are saying:
“…You can tell Dr. Beck is passionate about this work. I thought the presentation was informative and valuable.”
“…Thank you for the exceptional presentation…Your energy is contagious and I truly believe you opened minds, helping us see weight bias in a new way.”
“…It was such a great presentation and I am motivated to get my advocacy on!”
“…really engaging…very inspiring.”
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