Amanda Craft

Amanda Craft is a seasoned professional in talent management and human capital strategy, currently serving as Chief Talent Officer at Uncommon Schools since January 2018. Previous roles at Uncommon Schools include Head of Talent and Senior Director of Recruitment. Craft's extensive background also encompasses over a decade at Ascend Public Charter Schools and various leadership positions at Teach For America, where significant contributions included overseeing human capital strategy, compliance, and data governance. Notable achievements consist of managing recruitment strategies that led to substantial increases in applications and ensuring organizational alignment in data practices. Craft's earlier experience includes roles in data management and teaching, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Russian Language and Literature from Columbia University.