Amanda K. Larrinaga

Amanda K. Larrinaga is the Founder and CEO of Firebrand Creative, a consultancy dedicated to transforming complex ideas into clear, impactful messages. With experience as an Executive Board Member at IBEC, Amanda leads marketing and scientific communications strategies to combat infectious diseases in shared environments. As a Montana Ambassador since 2017, Amanda advocates for the state alongside a commitment to community service. Previous roles include Business Development Specialist at Jannus, Inc., where Amanda mentored refugee entrepreneurs, and positions as Director of Marketing and Communications at Grasslands Renewable Energy, overseeing significant investments and media coverage. Amanda's early career included teaching roles at Montana State University and editing the university's newspaper. Amanda holds a B.S. in Health and Human Development with Honors from Montana State University-Bozeman.