Amanda Thimmes Derito

Amanda Thimmes DeRito has extensive experience in strategic communications, crisis management, and public relations, currently serving as Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications at Utah State University since June 2014. Previous roles at Utah State University include Director of Crisis Communications & Issues Management, Sexual Misconduct Information & Outreach Coordinator, and Public Relations Specialist/Social Media Coordinator. Amanda has also held communications positions at the Henry's Fork Foundation and Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., as well as various roles in community relations and program management at Teton Valley Health Care and Valley Advocates for Responsible Development. Amanda’s educational background includes multiple degrees focused on public policy, environmental policy, and agricultural and natural resource economics from Utah State University and Washington State University.