Amy Porter

Amy Porter has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Amy is currently serving as the Technical Director for the Strategy, Performance, and Learning division at Social Impact since April 2023. Previously, they held positions as a Senior Technical Specialist and Senior Program Manager within the same organization.

Before joining Social Impact, Amy worked as an Editor for the Office of International Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State from November 2017 to January 2018. Amy was responsible for writing and editing the annual IRF report.

Amy also worked as an Evaluation Specialist at Banyan Global, where they managed the evaluation design, methodology, and data collection for the Tunisian American Enterprise Fund. Amy assisted in developing reports and conducted a desk study during their time there.

In 2012, Amy worked as a Research Consultant for MBAs Without Borders, specifically for the Program for Applied Technologies in Health (PATH) International. Amy conducted interviews with stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry and analyzed the data to provide recommendations to program directors.

Amy started their career in the corporate sector, working at Kraft Foods as an Associate Brand Manager. Amy was responsible for leading cross-functional teams and conducting market research to guide business decisions. Amy also worked as a Brand Assistant during their time at Kraft Foods.

Prior to their corporate career, Amy served as a Small Business Volunteer in the US Peace Corps. Amy created a business program for local youth to teach entrepreneurship skills and organized training on HIV/AIDS prevention methods.

Overall, Amy Porter's work experience showcases their expertise in strategy, performance evaluation, research, and project management in both the public and private sectors.

Amy Porter earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington. Amy then went on to pursue a Master's degree in International Educational Development at Teachers College, Columbia University. After completing their Master's degree, they enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison where they earned their PhD in Education Policy.