Allie Cashel

Co-Founder & President

Allie Cashel is the author of Suffering the Silence: Chronic Lyme disease in an Age of Denial (North Atlantic Books) and is the co-founder and president of Suffering the Silence. Since starting work with STS, Allie has been invited to speak at events around the country ranging from private fundraisers, to medical schools, to bookstores and support groups. Some highlights include: an appearance on Good Day NY (Fox5), a presentation at a United States Congressional Forum and her facilitation of workshops on disability, inclusion and storytelling around the country. Allie served as the Chair of Young Leaders Council for the Global Lyme Alliance and as the Institute & Curriculum Co-Chair for New Leaders Council Vermont. She graduated from Bard College in 2013 with a BA in Written Arts.

Erica Lupinacci

Co-Founder & Director of Communications

Erica Lupinacci is the co-founder and Director of Communications for STS. She was diagnosed with Lupus at 18 and is dedicated to increasing representation and opportunities for chronically ill and disabled people - especially in the entertainment industry. Erica has spoken about life with chronic illness at Yale School of Nursing, Weill Cornell Medical College, Wonder Woman Tech Conference, and currently blogs for WebMD about living with lupus. Erica works as an actor and producer in Los Angeles and co-created and produced STS & Arlo Pictures’ chronic illness docuseries, Trust Me, I’m Sick.  She has a Bachelor of Arts from Hampshire College, where she studied Public Health and Theatre. 

Amanda Crommett

Creative Director

Amanda Crommett was born and raised in New York City, where she has lived and worked as an artist for over a decade. She attended Vassar College, where she received a degree in Film Studies. While photography is her main focus, she more generally interested in storytelling through different mediums, and the impact art can have on social action. Her work has been shown in several venues across the United States and throughout the WEB-stratosphere. She also has a special adoration for archival and curatorial practices, and works full time as the studio manager at David LaChapelle's Post-Production Studios in NYC. Amanda also works as the Creative Director for Suffering the Silence, where she is responsible for the execution and development of all creative campaigns.