Amanda Spears

Amanda Spears has a diverse work experience in various industries. Amanda started their career as an Administrative Assistant at the University of California, Riverside. Amanda then transitioned to working in the field of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, first at Arapahoe Community College and later at the University of Colorado Denver. In these roles, they were responsible for data analysis, survey administration, and improving institutional effectiveness.

Amanda also has experience in the healthcare sector, where they worked at Kootenai Health. Amanda held several positions, including Director of Enterprise Business Intelligence & Analytics, Director of Clinical and Operational Analytics, and Manager of Clinical Decision Support. In these roles, they led teams to develop comprehensive business intelligence and reporting tools, track and report on various metrics, and optimize patient care.

Additionally, Amanda has teaching experience as an adjunct instructor of Sociology at both Community Colleges of Spokane and Arapahoe Community College. Amanda used Open Educational Resources to make learning more accessible and taught evening hybrid courses.

Overall, Amanda's work experience showcases their expertise in data analysis, report writing, and decision support in various industries, including healthcare and education.

Amanda Spears completed their education at the University of California, Riverside. Amanda obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology: Law and Society in 2007, followed by a Master's degree in Sociology in 2009. In addition to their academic qualifications, they have also obtained various certifications related to data modeling, project management, advanced analytics, Lean Six Sigma, and health data analysis.