Amanda Mahaffey

Amanda Mahaffey is an experienced Community Programs Manager at The Ecology Center in Orange County, where responsibilities include managing a substantial volunteer program, launching corporate volunteer initiatives, and creating a farm apprenticeship program. Previous roles include Outreach Coordinator at Vashon Maury Community Food Bank and Interim Garden Coordinator at Student Conservation Association. Amanda has also gained experience through positions such as Crew Lead for (614) Magazine, Contributing Writer for Paulie Gee's Short North and One Green Planet, and Sustainability Coordinator at 1 Million Women, focusing on climate change and empowerment through written content. Early career involvement includes educational mentorship at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and social media content creation for 1 to 1 Movement. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability from The Ohio State University.