Amanda graduated from Lehigh University with both an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Education degree in Counseling Psychology. Amanda has worked in the field of substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment as a counselor and as a clinical manager for over 14 years. She is a certified Clinical Supervisor (NJ & PA), is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor in NJ, and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in PA. She has been the recipient of many awards, including YWCA Women Who Make a Difference. She has taught undergraduate coursework at several local colleges and universities and has been a presenter at the Pennsylvania Certification Board annual conference.