Amanda joined the Comtois Lab team in 2004, just before graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She continued to work on Dr. Comtois’ studies and for the Center for Healthcare Improvement for Addictions, Mental Illness, and Medically Vulnerable Populations (CHAMMP) while attending the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Washington. Her clinical training was in treatment of chemical dependency and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She received her MSW degree in 2008. While working toward licensure, she led an effort to restructure a Suboxone treatment program for opioid-dependent individuals to provide a higher quality and intensity of services. In 2011, she had the opportunity to return to research, supporting Dr. Kate Comtois’ clinical trials of interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors among military personnel. Working with Service Members and Veterans at risk for suicide has been the highlight of her career and she looks forward to extending this rewarding work.