Treatment access
Developing referral-navigation and funding models with appropriately qualified providers, subject to funding and clinical safeguards.
01 / THE ORGANIZATIONPeople first.
People first.
Purpose always.
EDAA exists to make eating-disorder-informed support more accessible and body-neutral education more welcoming. We are youth-led, community-rooted, and committed to doing the work responsibly.
WHY WE EXIST
Care shouldn't depend on someone's circumstances.
Eating Disorder Awareness Alliance (EDAA) is a San José–based youth-led nonprofit working to reduce practical and financial barriers to appropriate eating-disorder-informed care for young people.
We also aim to create free, nonclinical spaces for body neutrality, media literacy, movement, and community connection. We partner with professionals rather than replacing the work of qualified providers.
Our work is developing in stages; some goals remain proposals, not open services. We believe honest, responsible communication is part of the care people deserve.
ORGANIZATION DETAILSRooted in purpose.
Rooted in purpose.
Backed by responsibility.
LEGAL NAMEEating Disorder Awareness Alliance
FEDERAL TAX STATUSIRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity
FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER33-1243594
CALIFORNIA ENTITY NUMBER6405151
COMMUNITY FOCUSSan José and Santa Clara County, California
GENERAL CONTACTeatingdisordersawarenesseds@gmail.com
Federal exemption is evidenced by EDAA's IRS determination letter. State charitable registration and donation processing are separate matters; giving functionality is not active until the required checks are complete.
WHAT WE'RE BUILDING01 / ACCESS 02 / LEARNING 03 / COMMUNITY
Youth education
Developing body-neutral media-literacy education, workshops and school/community learning opportunities.
Free movement
Planning inclusive, weight-neutral creative movement experiences rooted in joy, expression and belonging.
THE TEAMLed with intention.
Led with intention.
Built together.
EDAA's team spans outreach, education, finance, programs and regional planning. Leadership roles do not imply that a program, studio or branch is already operating.
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Athena Richter
Organizational direction, partnerships and final approvals.
VICE PRESIDENT / BRANCH PLANNING
Elizabeth Wolf
Santa Cruz/UCSC program development and branch planning.
FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Nicole
Grant planning, budgets and financial reporting.
PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS
Amber Chen
Program coordination, events and team follow-through.
CO-DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA / PR & MARKETING
Cindy
Shared social media direction; publicity and marketing leadership.
CO-DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA / YOUTH EDUCATION
Irina Zaytsev
Shared social media direction; youth learning and engagement.
SANTA BARBARA PLANNING
Sabrina Parvin
Prospective Santa Barbara program relationships.
VISUAL MEDIA SUPPORT
Vi
Photography and creative support on an availability basis.
A DISTINCT CREATIVE PROGRAM
The Chic, with its own identity.
The Chic is a separately branded creative identity associated with EDAA's developing, free, weight-neutral movement concept. Historic studio plans and class schedules do not indicate that classes are currently enrolling.
The Chic's website is being preserved for its own possible future independent development. We keep its branding distinct from EDAA, and any operational or legal future changes will be announced when confirmed.
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