Amanda Shepard

Amanda Shepard serves as Vice President and COO of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, where contributions significantly impact long-range planning and overall management to fulfill the Museum's Strategic Plan. Since June 2008, Amanda has held various positions including Deputy Director of Administration and Communications, Deputy Director of Administration and Programs, and Director of Adult and University Programs, overseeing personnel management, budget preparation, and community engagement initiatives. Amanda also played a vital role in marketing, communications, and visitor services, while previously serving as an Adjunct Faculty member for the Museum Studies Program at the University of Saint Francis from August 2018 to April 2020. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Art History from the University of Notre Dame in 2008.