Dec 25, 2023
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success
Story, chats with her guest, Amanda Sherlip. The two
return to this season’s nonprofit series, and talk about Hands
Across the Sea, literacy as a means to whole-person health, and her
impactful perspective on the transformation in a child when given
the gift of a book.
In this episode, we discuss:
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How her love of humankind transitioned her from the arts to the philanthropic sector
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What brought her to Hands Across the Sea
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How the blending of business, impact, and social organization led her into a full-time leap into direct service
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The mission of Hands Across the Sea, and her connection to children’s education and literacy
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Amanda’s impactful perspective on the transformation in a child when given the gift of a book
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Gratitude for the donors
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Tips and advice for those who are considering entering the nonprofit space
Amanda has more than 16 years of experience in nonprofit
leadership with a broad background in education and the arts,
economic development, community building, systems change,
regenerative economics, environmental action, anti-racism and
discrimination, financial literacy, and social services.
Prior to her transition into organizational leadership, Amanda
spent over a decade working with children and local communities as
a music educator and performer. Her background as a violinist took
her around the globe working on youth education,international
diplomacy, and outreach throughout Central and Latin America, South
America, Asia, the South Pacific, and North America where she
partnered with and was hosted by dozens of Rotarians worldwide.The
granddaughter of war refugees, Amanda maintains a global vision for
humanitarianism.
Amanda received her master’s degree from Columbia University in
Fundraising Management (née Nonprofit Management) where she focused
on cross-sector collaboration, nonprofit leadership, and 21st
Century business development. She holds a BA in Music from Stony
Brook University and spent time abroad at The Chinese University of
Hong Kong studying international relations, public health and
policy. Amanda brings to Hands a passion for creating lasting
change in the world by providing access to education and critical
resources, building vital partnerships, and delivering
evidence-based and community-centered programs. A social
entrepreneur, Amanda was granted a patent in 2021 for her
sustainable knitwear technique innovation. She is the co-founder of
the start-up, Personal Habitat, a zero-waste, ethical athletic
apparel company created to address pedestrian fatalities through
the marriage of safety, comfort, and style.
Website: https://handsacrossthesea.org
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasherlip/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hands_sea/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handsacrossthesea.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TLhandsacrossthesea