Amanda Vasilikos Blancato

Amanda Vasilikos Blancato has a diverse range of work experience. Amanda began their career as an Intern at Forbes Magazine in 2003. Amanda then worked as a Staff Reporter at the University of Delaware from 2005 to 2007. In the same year, they also held a role as a Staff Writer at Beauty News. From 2007 to 2010, they worked as an Associate Editor at McGraw-Hill Construction. In 2011, they joined MechoSystems, where they held positions as a Copywriter and Social Media and Press Management. Amanda also worked as a Freelance Fashion Writer at Joonbug.com in 2012. From 2014 to 2016, they worked as a Marketing/PR Executive at Forevermark at De Beers. In 2016, they joined Pratt Institute, where they have held multiple roles, including Assistant Director of Media Relations, Manager of Media Relations, and currently, Associate Director of External Communications & Media Relations.

Amanda Vasilikos Blancato earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Delaware, where they attended from 2003 to 2007. Prior to that, they attended Garden City High School from 1999 to 2003.