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IPOS Member Spotlight: Amanda Balakirsky (USA)

1 Jun 2026 3:47 PM | Evonne Brant (Administrator)


IPOS affords an incredible opportunity for me to connect with and learn from psycho-oncology professionals across the globe! It’s been a pleasure meeting IPOS members from different countries, participating in webinars, and holding board positions. This has strongly supported my work in the field and further contributed to my passion for psycho-oncology.  

I work as a clinical psychologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where I work primarily with patients diagnosed with cancer. I also serve as the co-director of our Bereavement Clinic, where I support those who’ve lost loved ones to cancer. Over the last number of years, I’ve been involved with IPOS in various capacities, first as the Early Career Director and now as the North American (USA) Director. Outside of work, I love to travel. I’ll be in Iceland in July!

Interested in being profiled?

Please email the following to [email protected] with the subject line “IPOS member profile submission”:

  1. Name
  2. Employment position
  3. Employer/Institution
  4. Country
  5. Twitter handle (if available)
  6. Jpg photo of yourself
  7. Description: How does IPOS contribute to your career growth?
  8. 50-to-200-word description that notes details on your practice, involvement with IPOS and something “fun or interesting” about yourself.

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