Amanda Bernal-Ransom

Amanda Bernal-Ransom has extensive work experience with Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC). Amanda started in 2007 as a Resource Development Analyst, where they conducted research and developed potential donors for social service programs and events. Amanda also coordinated the written component of the resource development program and worked closely with administration on grant writing. In 2008, Amanda became the Marketing & Relationship Manager at CPLC, a role they held until 2010. In 2014, they returned to CPLC as the Director of Workforce Development Services, overseeing workforce development, training and education programs. Currently, Amanda holds the position of Vice President of Resource Development at CPLC, a role they have held since 2017. In this position, they are responsible for fiscal oversight and management of all program and operational expenses for the CPLC Workforce Development Program and Learning and Development Department.

Amanda Bernal-Ransom's education history includes earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from The University of Texas at El Paso, which they completed from 2001 to 2003. Amanda then pursued further education and obtained a Master's in Public Administration from Arizona State University, which they completed from 2006 to 2008.

In addition to their academic accomplishments, Amanda has also obtained several certifications. Amanda holds a Nonprofit Leadership & Management Certificate from Eller Executive Education, which they acquired in May 2021. Amanda is also a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), which they achieved in March 2020. Amanda has two certifications related to offender employment and workforce development, specifically the Offender Employment Specialist certification from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Offender Workforce Development Specialist certification from the National Institute of Corrections. The specific months and years they obtained these certifications are not provided.