Amanda Bullock is a Senior Artistic Director at Literary Arts since January 2015, overseeing the curation and production of the Portland Arts & Lectures series, the largest subscription-based lecture series in the nation. Previous roles include Director of Public Programs and Festival & Events Manager at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, where Amanda managed over 200 public events annually and significantly increased attendance and revenue. Earlier experience includes positions at Random House as a Production Associate and Publishing Assistant, an Editorial Assistant at Found Magazine, and an internship at the U.S. Department of State. Amanda holds a B.A. in History and English from the University of Michigan and continues to pursue education in the field.