Amanda Miller McKinney

Amanda Miller McKinney is an experienced professional in child welfare and youth program services, currently serving as the Youth Program Services Coordinator at Alameda County since October 2024. Previous roles include Senior Policy Associate at Children Now, independent consultant, and Program Manager at The Institute for Innovation & Implementation. Amanda has also held positions as Project Manager at the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Therapeutic Group Leader at Catholic Charities of Baltimore, and Family Finding Coordinator with Seneca Family of Agencies. Amanda’s career began with roles in juvenile justice and education, including an internship with the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia. Amanda holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, a JD Candidate status at the University of San Francisco School of Law, and an AB in Psychology from the University of Chicago.