Ibbits has been known in the field for over a decade, creating and fostering relationships by connecting people with much needed resources and assisting families, patients and professionals.
Ibbits began her career as part of the original outreach team at Timberline Knolls in 2006, after over 25 years in theatre, tv and commercials. From the first, she was a fierce advocate for families, patients and their outpatient teams, ensuring communication and collaboration with treatment program staff. Realizing residential treatment was often just the beginning of a longer recovery arc, she soon became a proponent of comprehensive aftercare plans for patient step-down options. Without a good plan in place, she saw many former patients struggle with achieving sustained recovery. She quickly became known in the field for connecting people with much needed resources and for assisting families, patients and professionals.
Ibbits joined Oliver-Pyatt Centers in 2011 as Director of Outreach and was then appointed Vice President of Professional Relations for the Oliver-Pyatt Centers, Monte Nido and Clementine Programs in 2016. During her tenure, Ibbits was an integral part of program development, focusing on the areas of aftercare, clinical communication, parental support, transitional living as well as developing the Clementine Programs.
She was a founding member and secretary of IAEDP NY, served on the Advisory Board of CSAB (Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia) in New York City and on the board of the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA). Ibbits moderated the Plenary Panel entitled "It’s Time to Talk About It: Invisible Women / Treating Eating Disorders at Midlife and Beyond" at the IAEDP Symposium 2016 featuring Margo Maine, Karen Samuels and Mary Tantillo. Since starting her consulting business early in 2017, she has worked with dozens of families and individuals to help them find treatment resources and create long-range recovery plans. She draws on and refers to a diverse network of programs and colleagues across the country to find creative solutions for the families and individuals she serves.
Ibbits and her husband, Bill are the proud parents of two grown daughters and the very happy grandparents of two rather hilarious little granddaughters. Ibbits is an alumna of Smith College and served as Board Chair for The West End Intergenerational Residence for over ten years. A former college athlete and dancer, Ibbits is an avid tennis player and a less avid runner. She still loves to dance.