Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith is an experienced professional in the field of eating disorder recovery and advocacy. Currently serving as a Lived Experience Speaker for the Butterfly Foundation, Sophie engages in various advocacy initiatives and media contributions. Involvement with the InsideOut Institute includes consulting on several projects related to eating disorders and contributing to the National Eating Disorder Research and Translation Strategy. Previous roles encompass positions as an Eating Disorders Peer Support Worker at North Metropolitan Health Service and a CCI-Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach at Uncovery Pty Ltd, along with internships and placements in social work focusing on eating disorder recovery. Sophie holds a Master's in Social Work from Flinders University and is pursuing a Master of Teaching in Primary Education at Edith Cowan University. Academic background includes dual degrees in international relations and neuroscience from UNSW, along with early education from St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls.