Amanda Barroso

Amanda Barroso, Ph.D., is a seasoned writer and content strategist currently serving as the Lead Writer at NerdWallet since July 2021. In this role, Amanda writes and pitches articles for NerdWallet’s content library and collaborates with the Associated Press. Prior experience includes positions at the Pew Research Center as a Writer/Editor focusing on social and demographic trends, and as a Policy Analyst at the National Women’s Law Center, where Amanda was the lead author on a significant sexual harassment report. Amanda also participated in a competitive fellowship with the American Council of Learned Societies and taught as a Visiting/Adjunct Professor at The College of New Jersey, developing courses for various learning environments. Amanda holds a Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University, a Master's degree in Online Journalism from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Presbyterian College.