Education
University of California, Davis - B.S. Human Development
Trinity University, Dublin, Ireland – Documentary Film study abroad program
Graduated 2014
Businesses
2012-Present
Filmmaker / Director
Lipp Studios
- Produced over 90 short documentary films for with over 40 clients around the U.S.
- Latest clients include Columbia Psychiatry, Foresight Mental Health, National Alliance on Mental Illness.
- Independently crowdfunded $20,000 in 2022 to produce a film about tiny homes for fire survivors.
- Roles include Director, Executive Producer, Cinematographer, and Editor.
2012-Present
Public Speaker & Consultant
Lipp & Associates
- Delivered over 150 keynotes and workshops to universities, nonprofits, and corporations.
- Began speaking at age 18 after going through psychiatric hospitalization during college.
Latest talks include:
- Keynote, Transitions Mental Health Association, 2023
- Keynote, Fidelity Investments, 2022
- Keynote, Emergency Nurses Association, 2022
- Workshop, Stanford University, 2022
2017-Present
Founder, CEO
The Giving Gallery
- Developed an online e-commerce platform selling artwork that supports mental health charities.
- Launching in 2023 with Mental Health America
Employment & Internships
2015-Present
Research Associate
Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS)
A national technical assistance center specialized in mental health, behavioral health, & LGBTQ.
2014-2015
Research Assistant
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)
Co-designed the first U.S.-hosted 7th Int’l "Together Against Stigma" conference sponsored by WPA.
2012-2012
Animal Assisted Therapy Intern
Green Chimney’s Children Services, New York
Supported youth with severe psychosocial issues using nature-based and animal - assisted therapy.
Boards & Fellowships
2020 - Present
Advisory Panel
Google Mental Health Advisory Panel (MHAP)
Advise on content and strategy to support YouTube and Google’s mental health efforts.
2020 - Present
Appointed Member
Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Committee, Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Deliver to Congress an evaluation of federal programs and recommendations for mental health services.
2015 - Present
Advisory Board
Technology Adolescent Mental Wellness (TAM)
Advise a research project led by the University of Wisconsin, funded by Pivotal Ventures.
2015 - Present
Advisory Board
Strong 365
Advise about best-practices and lived experience perspectives related to psychosis.
2017 - 2020
Board Member
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Oversaw $15 million annual revenue, strategic plan, and partnerships.
2018 - 2019
Fellow
CORO Northern California + Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program (NELP)
Completed a selective 10-month leadership program for executive leaders in Sacramento.
2012 - 2017
Board Member
CA National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI CA)
Served as Secretary and oversaw governance of 20,000 members across 67 local affiliates.
Research
- Author, “Online peer support and the Care Delivery Ecosystem”, Harvard University (In Progress)
- Co-Author, “Reducing stigma using brief video intervention”, Columbia University (In Progress)
Awards & Certification
- Certificate of Special Recognition, U.S. House of Rep.
- National Youth Leader Award, NAMI
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA)
- Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
- Black Belt in Kenpo & Kung Fu
- Advanced Open Water SCUBA certified
- Wilderness First Responder certified (WFR)
- Women’s mountain bike race team
Media/Press
- FeaturedinSacramentoBee,News10,NPR,Woman’sDay,KaiserHealthNews,KVIERadio,SteinbergInstitute
- NationalradioprogramwithTomInselandArthurEvans,hostedbyAmericanPublicMedia,2021