Dr. Beck is a Clinical Psychologist who earned her doctorate in 2009 from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA.  From 2010-2023, Dr. Beck practiced as a Pediatric Psychologist in the Weight Management Program at the Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition at Children’s Mercy Kansas City.  She was the first Black female at that institution promoted to Professor of Pediatrics through the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2022. Her professional interests include health equity, weight bias/stigma, and the clinical implementation of yoga. She is currently in private practice with expertise in the needs of Black professional women, healthcare providers, and individuals with chronic health concerns. At the state and national levels, she is involved with the Missouri Psychological Association as the Federal Advocacy Coordinator, Legislative Chair, and past Diversity Board Officer, the Society of Pediatric Psychology as the Division Advocacy Partner with APA and liaison to the APA Advocacy Coordinating Committee, and the American Psychological Association, where she is a graduate of the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology and the PSLC Diversity Delegate Program.  She has won several national awards for her advocacy and service.