Born in Birmingham in 1958, Amanda was educated at KingEdwardVICamphillSchool for Girls. She read law at BirminghamUniversity and practised in the Midlands specialising in matrimonial and criminal litigation until the arrival of her second child.
Amanda is married with four children and lives in Edgbaston. Her husband is an employee at Gateley PLC.
Her youngest daughter has a range of autistic spectrum disorders and attended QueenAlexandraCollege studying a BTEC diploma in Hospitality, which she completed in July 2013.
Whilst spending her time pursuing support for Roisin she helps on a number of fundraising events in the area.