Amanda John Kimsey

Amanda John Kimsey is an experienced professional in conservation, policy advocacy, and philanthropic strategies, currently serving as the Philanthropic Strategies Officer for the National Congress of American Indians since October 2024. Prior roles include Director of Conservation Policy Advocacy at The Wilderness Society, where Amanda managed the America the Beautiful for All Coalition and led projects to protect 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. Amanda's career encompasses diverse positions focused on advocacy, outreach, and policy strategy across organizations such as the National Parks Conservation Association, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and Potomac Conservancy. Amanda holds a B.A. in Policy Management from Dickinson College and has studied Political Science and Art History at the American University of Rome.