Amanda Thomas

Amanda Thomas has a diverse work experience. Amanda started their career as an intern at the Community Food Bank of Central California in 2006. Amanda then worked as an Assistant Public Information Officer at the City of Fresno, Parks, and Recreation and Community Services for a few months in 2006. Amanda also served as the Public Information Manager at the American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter from 2006 to 2008. Amanda then worked at Habitat for Humanity Tucson as a Marketing and Public Relations professional from 2008 to 2013. Amanda later joined Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona as a Marketing Specialist from 2013 to 2014. Amanda then worked at the YMCA of Southern Arizona as the Director of Communications and Special Projects from 2014 to 2018. Most recently, Amanda held the positions of Project Communication Manager and Associate Director Internal Communications at the University of Arizona Foundation in 2018.

Amanda Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from California State University, Fresno, completing their studies from 2003 to 2006. Amanda then pursued further education at Regis University, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Nonprofit Management between 2016 and 2018. Prior to attending California State University, Fresno, Amanda had a brief enrollment at Ohlone College in 2002-2003, but no degree or field of study is specified. In terms of additional certifications, Amanda acquired a certification in "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences" from LinkedIn in August 2021. Amanda also holds a certification in "Special Events," obtained from California State University, Fresno, although the specific month and year are not provided.