As Manager of Strategic Programs, Amanda leads the sales, events and membership team at AMS. She also oversees Offsite Meetings and Events, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all groups renting out the event center space.  

Prior to joining AMS, 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 and has volunteered for many nonprofit organizations in the Mankato area. 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.