Carolyn Becker, PhD, FAED
Developer and Author, Reflections

Dr. Carolyn Becker is the lead author and developer of the Reflections program. In partnership with Tri Delta, Carolyn has focused her teaching, research and clinical work on developing and implementing the sorority body image program, as well as other scientifically supported eating disorder and body image prevention programs. With more than 14 years of experience in cognitive-behavioral treatment for eating disorders, Dr. Becker has also published numerous journal articles on the program and its results. Currently, Dr. Becker serves as an associate professor of psychology at Trinity University, where she was also the recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award for Junior Faculty Teaching and Research.

Dr. Becker received her BA in psychology, sociology, and anthropology from Swarthmore College. She subsequently obtained her MS and PhD in clinical psychology at Rutgers University. Her pre-doctoral clinical internship was completed in behavioral medicine at Brown University. She also is a Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders and a member of the Eating Disorder Research Society.

OTHER FACULTY:

Lisa Smith
Collaborator and Researcher, Reflections

Lisa Smith is a graduate student in the Emory University clinical psychology doctoral program. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity University in 2004. While at Trinity University, she spent two years collaborating on the development of Reflections: Body Image Program. As part of her work, she co-developed with Dr. Becker the peer-led approach currently utilized in Reflections. Lisa has co-authored four publications on the program and co-authored five associated conference presentations. She entered Emory’s doctoral program after spending three years working in psychiatric research at Mount Sinai Medical School and at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute. Currently, she is co-leading expansion of Reflections within the Emory University sorority system and has consulted on sorority peer-leader training at Auburn University.

Christie Yerks
Program Consultant and Peer Leader Trainer, Reflections

Christie Yerks is a Tri Delta from Virginia Tech and was initiated into Beta Nu Chapter in 2003. She graduated in 2006 with a Management degree from the Pampiln College of Business and began work for Tri Delta as a Field Consultant. During her term, she visited over 40 different collegiate Tri Delta chapters in 24 states. Christie is now settled in Ashburn, Virginia outside of Washington D.C. where she works for a consulting company. She continues to serve Tri Delta by volunteering as a Collegiate District Officer and Extension Presentation Team member.