Ian Cohen is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who serves as the Lead Dietitian for the Adult Program at UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Virginia and worked in the entertainment industry for five years before dedicating himself to a career that aligns with his passion for mental health and recovery, completing his Dietetic Internship at the University of Kentucky and Lexington Veteran Affairs Hospital. He is a contributor to UCSDH EDC’s Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) track and has presented numerous seminars on the intersection of nutrition and substance usage.

Ian is also a musician, journalist and author whose first book, Feeling Neglected?, will be published by Atria Books in 2027.