Amanda worked in health care management for over 20 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She continued on to receive a Master’s certificate in Organizational Leadership from St. Kate’s. She graduated from the YWCA Elizabeth Kearney Women’s Leadership Program in 2009 and served on the YWCA EKWL Alumnae Council. Amanda lives in Mankato with her husband, Ryan and three children, Parker, Jaxson and Chloe.

Fun Amanda fact: Amanda grew up on a family farm in Ellendale, Minn.