International Women’s Day Honoree, University of North Carolina Charlotte (2014)
Distinguished Women Award, California State University, Los Angeles (2007)
Graduate Studies and Research SEED Award, California State University (2006)
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2004)
Junior Researcher “Stand out,” Academy for Eating Disorders (2000)
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, California State University (1999)
Award for Research Excellence, International Conference on Eating Disorders (1996)
Sackler Award in Psychobiology, Psychology Department, Harvard University (1995-1996)
Martha McMaster Award, Psychology Department, Harvard University (1990-1991)