Amanda Raney

Amanda Raney is the Senior Director of Student Operations at Udacity, where they oversee global operations for student support, community engagement, and program execution. Previously, Amanda held various roles at Udacity, including Director of Student Operations and Senior Manager of Societal Impact Program Operations, and they have extensive experience in operational and customer service roles at companies like Cornerstone Photography and Beach Blvd Swimwear. Amanda co-founded Simba Education, a social venture focused on providing early childhood education in Sub-Saharan Africa, and has contributed to initiatives recognized by prominent figures and organizations. They earned a Master's degree in Social Entrepreneurship from Hult International Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University Channel Islands.