Amanda Friedman

Amanda Friedman is currently the Director of Global Communications at Mastercard. They previously held roles in corporate communications at BlackRock from 2018 to 2021, where they progressed from Analyst to Vice President. Amanda completed a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Virginia, where they also contributed as a Research Assistant at the Promoting Healthy Adolescent Development Lab. Early experience includes internships in business development and psychiatric settings, demonstrating a diverse background in both corporate and community-focused environments.