Amanda received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Library and Information Science.  She has worked for two decades in public and privately funded nonprofit organizations, spending most of her time in nonprofit management and administration, including serving as the Content Manager of an online professional development academy, Assistant Director of a public library and Founder/Director of a nonprofit, Stormcells.

Amanda has a heart for service and creative problem-solving which she has used to guide youth and adult programming, fundraising efforts, grant management, marketing plans, and strategic planning.  She has focused much of her career on serving children, families, and community organizations.

Amanda’s passion for FND began when her daughter was diagnosed in early 2020.  As a result, Amanda and her husband, James, have become increasingly involved in the advocacy and support of FND research, awareness, and patient support.  Amanda also served as the COO and Executive Director of FND Hope.