Yamanda Wright

Y Amanda Wright, PhD, is currently the Director of Equitable Learning & Measurement at The Boston Foundation, where they focus on reforming laws and policies impacting the wellbeing of people of color. They previously held roles as a Senior Data & Policy Specialist at the Crime and Justice Institute and a Research Psychologist at RTI International. Amanda has published work in notable journals, including *Child Development Perspectives*, and has received funding from the American Psychological Foundation. They earned a PhD in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Stanford University. Additionally, Amanda has experience as an Adjunct Professor at Texas State University and as the Director of Research at Texas Appleseed.