Education
University of California, Davis - B.S. Human Development Trinity University, Dublin, Ireland – Documentary Film study abroad program
Graduated 2014
Businesses
2012-Present
Documentary Filmmaker
Lipp Studios
Produced over 80 short films with clients around the U.S on youth mental health & research.
Latest films:
- Series on Teens & Digital Wellness | funded by University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Series on NYC Youth Psychosis | funded by Columbia Psychiatry
2012-Present
Public Speaker
Amanda Lipp Talks
Given over 150 talks at schools and organizations across the U.S. sharing my story and films.
Featured talks:
- National radio program with Tom Insel & Arthur Evans, 2021 (Joins at 59:00)
- Princeton University, 2019 (press release)
- SAMHSA National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, 2015 (Joins at 33:00)
2017-Present
Founder & CEO
The Giving Gallery
An online art selling platform to raise funds for mental health charities and diverse artists.
Primary roles:
- Oversee partnerships, software, operations, finance, legal, and strategy
Employment & Internships
2015-Present
Research Associate
Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS)
A national technical assistance center specialized in mental health, behavioral health, & LGBTQ.
Selected projects:
- Produced podcast: “Psychiatric Civil Commitment: Stories and Lessons”
- Manage database: “LGBTQ Technical Assistance Center”
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.
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
- National radio program with Tom Insel & Arthur Evans, 2021 (Joins at 59:00)
- Featured in Sacramento Bee, News10, NPR, Woman’s Day, Kaiser Health News, KVIE Radio, Steinberg Institute