T. Malone
Advancing Obesity Care Through Advocacy, Education, and Leadership
Timisha is a recognized leader in behavioral health and obesity care, contributing to national conversations on weight bias, integrated behavioral health, and compassionate obesity treatment. Through her leadership, advocacy, and professional contributions, she works to advance ethical, evidence-based care for individuals living with the chronic disease of obesity.
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Her work spans clinical practice, education, research, and national advocacy efforts that influence both healthcare professionals and healthcare systems.
Professional Leadership & Affiliations
Timisha's leadership and advocacy work includes roles with national organizations dedicated to advancing obesity care and interdisciplinary healthcare:
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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
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Advocate, Lobbyist, Weight Bias Committee Member
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
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​Course Director, Leader, Communications Committee Member
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National Academies of Practice, Social Work Academy
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Inducted Professional Member​, Class of 2025
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Bariatric Times
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Editor​ & Author
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Kappa Delta Phi, NAS
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Board Member ​& Women's Advocacy Committee
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Speaking & Professional Education
Dr. Malone speaks nationally and internationally on topics including:
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Obesity medicine and behavioral health integration
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Addressing weight bias in healthcare
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Bariatric behavioral health and long-term outcomes
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Ethical and anti-oppressive obesity care
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Her presentations bring together clinical expertise, research, and lived experience as a bariatric patient to help professionals better understand the complexities of obesity and improve patient care.
Invited Speaking Engagements
2025-2026
2024
2023
2022
2022
2017
Chicago Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago IL
P2H2IU: Principles of Professionalism, Healthcare & Health Equity
Healthcare Weight Bias
Medical Students
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
MythBusters, Relationship Myths Post-Bariatric Surgery
National Association for Social Workers (NASW)
Annual Meeting, Rockport, ME
Topics on Eating Disorders: Patient-Provider Perspective on Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX
Navigating Sensitive Conversations With Your Pregnant Patients
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX
Nutrition I: Experience as Both Provider and Patient
Association for Psychological Sciences
Annual Meeting, Boston, MA
Introvert and Extrovert Stereotypes
Advocacy Efforts
Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Constituent
Representative Representative Stephen Lynch, MA
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2026
Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Alex Padilla, CA
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2026
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Constituent
Representative Senator Elizabeth Warren, MA
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2026
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Maria Cantwell, WA
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2026
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Adam Schiff, CA
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2026
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Representative Emily Randall, WA
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2026
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Michael Bennet, CO
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2026
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Patty Murray, WA
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2026
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Organization National Academies of Practice
Policy/Support Interprofessional Healthcare
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Chris Murphy, CT
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2025
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Organization National Academies of Practice
Policy/Support Interprofessional Healthcare
Position Constituent
Representative Representative Chris Pappas, NH
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2025
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Organization National Academies of Practice
Policy/Support Interprofessional Healthcare
Position Constituent
Representative Senator Maggie Hassan, NH
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2025
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Organization National Academies of Practice
Policy/Support Interprofessional Healthcare
Position Advocate
Representative Representative Jahana Hayes, CT
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2025​
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Constituent
Representative Senator Maggie Hassan, NH
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2024
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Kristen E. Gillibrand, NY
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2024
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Charles Schumer, NY
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2024
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Advocate
Representative Senator Ron Johnson, WI
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2024
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Organization Obesity Action Coalition
Policy/Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818)
Position Constituent
Representative Senator Jeanne Shaheen, NH
Location Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
Date of Service 03/2024
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