ABOUT CHRISTINA GRASSO :

Christina Grasso is a writer, digital creator, and eating disorder advocate. Over the past decade, she has worked with top fashion and beauty brands including Chanel, Cynthia Rowley, Dermstore, Oscar de la Renta, Reebok, Yves Saint Laurent, and more, and is currently represented by Wilhelmina Models’ influencer board.

In addition to her professional work, Christina is the co-founder of The Chain, a 501c3 non-profit peer-support network for women in fashion and entertainment coping with eating disorders. The Chain was partially inspired by her own recovery from anorexia, which she has dealt with for nearly 20 years.

Christina graduated in 2011 from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, with concentrations in Communication and Italian. She lives in Manhattan with her cat, Stevie Nicks.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA GRASSO:
• Learn more about The Chain peer support-network
• Make a donation to The Chain
• Follow Christina on Facebook and Instagram
• Read Christina’s articles written for StyleCaster including:
- “These Celebs Are Shattering the Stigma Around Mental Illness"
- “Can You Ever Fully Recover From an Eating Disorder?”
- “How Learning to Surf Helped Me in my Eating Disorder Recovery”
• Watch “Getting Frank About Eating Disorders Featuring Christina Grasso”
• Find Christina and The Chain's press mentions below:
- "How Two Fashion Insiders Are Fighting Eating Disorders In the Industry" by Shape
- “The Founders Of The Chain Shine A Light On Eating Disorders In Fashion And Media” by Forbes
- “The Founders Of The Chain Get Real About Eating Disorders And Fashion Week” by Elle
- “Let’s Make the Fashion Industry a Better Place for Those Struggling With Eating Disorders” by Fashionista
- Click here for more press mentions

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ABOUT KARIN LEWIS:
Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.

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