Having worked with various nonprofit organizations throughout the Greater Phoenix area, Amanda has a passion for board development and strategic planning as it pertains to the sustainability of an organization. Development, fundraising, and strategic partnerships are also areas she has had exemplary success in. Amanda has been responsible for the successful planning and execution of a myriad of programs. Working in sports Amanda was integral in the logistics and operations of tournaments and large scale events such as the MLB All-Star Game. She helped re-launch the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and is currently involved with producing the Gala for Fresh Start Women's Foundation. Fresh Start's Gala has been recognized as one of the top ten galas in the state and net's more than a million dollars in it's fundraising efforts. Amanda served two consecutive terms as the Board Chair for the Phoenix Women's Sports Association (PWSA). PWSA is an organization the helps young girls find their power through sports. Amanda graduated from the Downtown Campus of Arizona State University from the Nonprofit Leadership and Management program. She has worked closely with the Lodestar Center and the School of Public Programs and is a proud, active Alum.