Medical Writer
Patient advocate, medical writer, and community organizer focused on GLP-1 access and metabolic health.
Highlights:
- Founded GLP-1 Studio, a media and advocacy platform elevating patient stories, science, and news.
- Founded the GLP-1 Collective, a nonprofit supporting education, resources, and community for GLP-1 patients.
- Host of the GLP-1 Studio Podcast, ranked in the top 10% globally, featuring experts and patient stories.
- Founded the GLP-1 Studio Speakers Bureau, training patient advocates to share their stories at conferences, in media interviews, and with policymakers.
- Author of GLP-1 Strong, a research-based guide to patient self-advocacy and access (currently in development).
About the author
Amanda Bonello is a medical writer, public speaker, and GLP-1 consultant whose work focuses on education, access, and patient advocacy in metabolic health.
Patient Advocacy & Community Support Engagement
Amanda is the founder and executive director of the GLP-1 Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to education, advocacy, and patient support.
Through the Collective, she connects patients with trusted resources, facilitates a national online support group, and leads monthly in-person meetups through a local chapter network.
She has organized community meetups at major conferences including ObesityWeek in Atlanta. Known as a connector, she brings together patients, clinicians, and media to amplify patient voices.
Media & Public Speaking
Amanda founded GLP-1 Studio, an advocacy and media company producing educational content and training for patient advocates.
She hosts the GLP-1 Studio Podcast, ranked in the top 10% of podcasts globally and now in its second season. She also facilitates monthly live Q&A sessions connecting patients with healthcare experts.
As a medical writer and consultant, Amanda translates complex science into clear communication for patients, healthcare organizations, and media outlets.
Upcoming speaking engagements include Remedy Meds and the Bariatric Food Coach community.
Featured Publications & Guest Appearances
Her advocacy work has been featured in Politico, Reuters, Wired, CNBC, USA Today, Fast Company, and the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, which produced a televised segment segment filmed at her home.
She has appeared on multiple GLP-1-focused podcasts, including the multi-award-winning Plus SideZ Podcast, Missouri Metabolic Health, GLP-1 Hub Podcast, and In the Know with Nina.
Current Projects
Amanda is writing GLP-1 Strong: A Framework for Self Advocacy, a research-based guide teaching patients how to advocate in clinical settings, online communities, and policy conversations that shape access to care.
Her work focuses on expanding affordable access to GLP-1 treatments and improving how healthcare systems understand and support patients.
Contact
Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn or visit GLP-1 Studio.
1+
years in patient advocacy, medical writing, and metabolic health education
11+
media features in tier-1 national and international outlets
27,000+
signatures collected in national advocacy campaign for GLP-1 access
Top 10%
global podcast ranking across all categories
Expertise:
- Medical writing
- Patient advocacy
- Health communication
- Community organizing
Published in:
Politico, Reuters, Wired, CNBC, USA Today, Fast Company, Danish Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Local 5 News, Childhood Obesity News, Audacy KRLD NewsRadio 1080
How I think about weight management:
“Advocacy is all about making noise. Our stories are powerful, but stories alone won’t create change — collective action will. That’s why I build the infrastructure patients need to organize and advocate for affordable access together.”
Featured articles
The Cheapest Way to Get GLP-1 Medications
