Amanda S. is a talent professional currently working at xAI as a Human Data specialist since October 2024. Prior to this, Amanda served as Sr. Principal of Talent Operations at HUMAN CAPITAL, focusing on deploying capital and building high-caliber teams. Amanda's extensive experience at Uber spanned multiple roles, including Sr. Program Manager for Process Optimization in Technical Recruiting, where significant cross-functional initiatives were managed. Additional roles included leading recruitment efforts for Community Operations in North America, facilitating the transition to in-house recruitment, and developing talent programs that supported growth from 3,000 to 18,000 employees. Amanda's early career included positions at AndNowUKnow, University of California, Davis as a Research Assistant, and Carnegie Mellon University. Educational qualifications include a BA, summa cum laude in Psychology and Economics from the University of California, Davis, and ongoing study for an Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing at the University of Cambridge.