Deirdre Reddan

Co-founder of Supported Families (https://supportedfamilies.ie/)

Deirdre Reddan brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to her role as an advocate for eating disorder awareness and education. With over 20 years of leadership experience in a large financial services organisation, she made a career transition to focus on her passion for supporting individuals affected by eating disorders.

As an expert by experience, Deirdre offers valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. Her journey led her to retrain as a coach, and she is now an Associate Instructor with Youth Mental Health First Aid Ireland, contributing to mental health education and support initiatives.

Deirdre is deeply passionate about raising awareness and understanding of disordered eating and eating disorders. She has facilitated numerous workshops and webinars for diverse audiences, including sports organisations, commercial entities, and healthcare professionals.