Amanda Thorne

Amanda Thorne is a technology strategist and leader with a strong background in entrepreneurship, strategic management, and communications. They served as Innovation Product Manager at U.S. Bank from 2017 to 2019, where they managed projects focused on emerging technologies and strategic partnerships. Following this, Amanda worked as a Digital Strategy and Partnerships Consultant at Securian Financial from 2019 to 2021, leading tech pilots and advising on enterprise strategy based on research in future trends. Most recently, they held positions at Deloitte, where they worked as a Digital Experiences Manager and Sr. Manager for Experience Innovation. Amanda earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.