Our Staff
Ann F. Hull, MBA, MSSW, LISW-S, SAP
Ann is Founder and President of The Hull Institute. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 22 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, obesity and addictions. Ann received her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating cum laude. As a public service, she served for 4 years on the Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board of Governors, chairing the Planning, Programs and Oversight Committee. Ann also facilitates free groups in the community and offers free consultation on eating disorders, obesity and corporate wellness to community mental health centers. She belongs to several national eating disorders organizations, and she worked in the Cleveland Clinic's Eating Disorders Program until opening The Hull Institute in 2004.
Additionally, Ann has worked in the field of addictions for many years in a variety of settings including the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center and The Cleveland Clinic Employee Assistance Program. Her rich experience and education have made her an expert assessing addiction problems and getting people the help they need. Ann has trained over 3,000 people in various companies throughout Northeast Ohio on drug- free workplace and other important issues. She is a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) with certification to provide assessments and interventions for U.S. Department of Transportation employees with chemical dependency issues.
Audrey Rush , MSSA, LISW-S
Audrey has her Master of Science from Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and has been a practicing Licensed Independent Social Worker for 20 years. She has worked in both public and private settings with children and adults of all ages. Audrey has a special interest in and extensive experience with working with people who have eating disorders. Her experience in the areas of loss and grief and women's issues lends itself well to working with eating and body image issues. Audrey is committed to helping clients to live authentically and genuinely. She joined The Hull Institute in 2008.
Jill D. Brown, MS, RD, LD
Jill is a registered and licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kent State University. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Ohio Dietetic Association. As a dietitian, she has extensive training in obesity and eating disorder counseling, exercise and wellness. Jill has advanced training in counseling techniques and coaching, offering clients unique and effective strategies for lasting change. Jill also has special interests in helping individuals and families adapt to food allergies, and helping businesses address poor health and nutrition in the workplace. Jill has been with The Hull Institute since 2005.
Christine Hunt, BS, RD, LD
Christine is a registered and licensed dietitian, graduating from the University of Akron in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. Her experience as a dietitian includes individual and group counseling on topics such as eating disorders, obesity, food allergy management, and general nutrition. Her training and experience reflect both the adult and pediatric populations in multiple settings including hospitals, the community, schools, and worksites. Christine is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Ohio Dietetic Association. In addition, she received her certification of training in childhood and adolescent weight management from the American Dietetic Association in 2003. Christine enjoys working with clients and their families, teaching them how nutrition plays a vital role in their health and wellness. She trained in eating disorders management in Dayton, OH where she worked with eating disorder clients for 5 years. Christine joined The Hull Institute in 2007.
Angel Chapin, MSSA, LISW-S
Angel joined The Hull Institute as a therapist in June, 2010. She received her Master of Science in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in 1999. She has been practicing therapy with children and adults for more than 10 years, and has a variety of specialties. Angel’s approaches to therapy include solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy. Her extensive experience in trauma healing, anxiety and depression lends itself well to work in the eating disorders and addictions fields. Angel is currently employed full time as a clinical supervisor at the Center for Families and Children, an esteemed local community mental health center serving children and adults. She is presently accepting new evening and weekend clients in Rocky River.
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