Amanda Cedeño

Amanda Cedeño has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Most recently, they worked at iCapital as the Global Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this role, they were responsible for implementing and strengthening all aspects of the employee experience to ensure an inclusive workplace. Amanda also reported directly to the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.

Prior to iCapital, Amanda worked at Prudential Financial as the Enterprise DEI & BRG Board Chair and Executive Assistant to the Head of ORM. Amanda led internal and cross-functional project teams to foster talent development and brand recognition. Additionally, Amanda managed diversity, equity, and inclusion business resource group strategy initiatives and implemented the Enterprise's first Inclusion and Diversity Council communication framework.

Amanda's previous experience includes roles at Greenfield Global, where they served as the Global Business Manager and Executive Assistant to the President and as a Global Sales Specialist and Executive Assistant to the Vice President. Amanda also worked at the Law Office of Eugene L. DeFronzo as a paralegal, at New Opportunities, Inc. as a Human Resources and Employment Assistant, at the Community Action Committee of Danbury as an Office Administrative Assistant, and at Barnes Avenue Medical Associates as a Medical Office Receptionist.

Throughout their career, Amanda has demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Amanda Cedeño's education history includes a Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S) degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations, with a concentration in Ethics and Leadership, from Penn State University. Amanda attended Penn State University from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Justice and Law Administration from Western Connecticut State University, where they studied from 2008 to 2013. Amanda's secondary education was completed at Danbury High School from 2005 to 2007, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

In addition to their formal education, Amanda has also obtained several certifications. Amanda received a certification in Organizational Learning and Development from SHRM in January 2023, followed by a certification in Employee Engagement from SHRM in February 2022. Prior to these, in October 2021, they obtained a certification in Diversity Recruiting from SHRM. Amanda also holds certifications in Addressing Microinequities from Prudential Financial, Business Ethics for Managers and Leaders from Continued Learning at LinkedIn, Creating a Culture of Strategy Execution from the Project Management Institute, Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program from Continued Learning at LinkedIn, and Executive Leadership from the Project Management Institute, all obtained in September 2021. Furthermore, they received a certification in Being an Upstander and an Effective Ally from Prudential Financial in December 2020, and a certification in Community Engagement Council Membership from Prudential Financial in April 2018. Earlier in their career, in January 2016, Amanda obtained certification in Online IMDG Dangerous Goods Training from Dangerous Goods International.