Description

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

Presenter Bio

Timisha Malone, MSW, LICSW, DSWc, is a licensed clinical social worker and Doctor of Social Work candidate at the University of Kentucky. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Time For a Change Wellness, LLC, the only obesity medicine and bariatric specialized telehealth practice founded in New Hampshire. She earned her Master of Social Work from the
University of New Hampshire and completed undergraduate studies in psychology at New England College, including international coursework at Oxford University. Timisha’s scholarly and clinical work is situated at the intersection of social work,
obesity medicine, and health equity. Her research interests include weight bias in healthcare, interdisciplinary care models, ethical and anti-oppressive practice, and the role of social work in
addressing the psychosocial, structural, and behavioral dimensions of chronic disease. Her doctoral capstone project examines the integration of clinical social work into obesity medicine teams as a mechanism for improving patient engagement, mitigating weight-based stigma, and enhancing long-term treatment outcomes through a biopsychosocial and systems-oriented framework.

Timisha serves as a peer-reviewed Editorial Board Member for Bariatric Times and is actively involved with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Obesity Action Coalition, and a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. Her scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications, invited national presentations, and curriculum development for medical trainees focused on professionalism, bias reduction, and
integrated behavioral health. Her professional distinctions include national recognition for leadership and advocacy in obesity-related healthcare policy and interprofessional education.

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.