“We are here not to change one another’s views
but to change our views of one another”
Who We Are :
Amanda Brown Lierman
Co-Host
Amanda Brown Lierman is an experienced leader with a strong background in political strategy, organizational development, and advocacy. She is currently the Vice President at GoFundMe, where she leads initiatives that empower individuals and communities through crowdfunding for social impact. Amanda is also a Partner and Chief Values Officer at AGENCY, a role she's held since 2018, where she shapes the organization’s culture and strategic vision.
Previously, Amanda served as Executive Director at Supermajority, where she advanced gender equity and women's political engagement. She also held leadership roles at GoFundMe, the Democratic National Committee, Rock the Vote, and worked in key positions in the Obama administration, including with the White House and the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Amanda graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Government and Sociology, where she was a member of the Green Key Society, Rockefeller Leadership Fellows, and the Presidential Scholar Program. Her career reflects her commitment to creating positive change through public service and political engagement.
Ashley Lore Bucci
Co-Host
Ashley Lore Bucci is a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of clinical experience in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since founding her psychotherapy practice in 2021, Ashley has built a reputation for creating a safe, supportive environment tailored to each client's unique needs. Ashley was named a 2025 “Best of Bethesda” Readers’ Choice Finalist for Best Individual Therapist. Ashley opened Capri Therapy in 2026, which provides mental health therapy to seniors at independent living communities and currently serves in Montgomery County, MD.
Ashley holds a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with a clinical concentration from The Catholic University of America, where she also began her PhD program in Social Work in 2023. Her social work career began at the District of Columbia Public Schools and Bread for the City, where she developed expertise working with children, adults, families, and marginalized populations. Before pursuing her graduate studies, Ashley earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the College of Charleston and briefly studied International/Global Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder.
With a deep commitment to mental health and justice, Ashley’s work blends clinical expertise with a passion for supporting individuals and relationships on their unique journey to heal, connect, grow, and lead fulfilling lives.