With over 18 years of experience in philanthropy, as well as a Chemical Engineering degree and an MBA, Amanda brings a problem-solving perspective to her work as a Development Officer at South Dakota Mines.

With experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit business sector, Amanda understands the importance of listening to our donors wishes and helping match their interests with the school’s needs.

A transplant from “somewhere south of South Dakota,” the first thing most people notice about Amanda is her southern accent and that she is mostly likely to start a conversation with “I was just reading about…” or “I have an idea…”  

When she isn’t learning something new, she enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband, John David, and her sons, Joseph and Samuel.