Amanda is originally from Palm Springs, California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Perspectives (Theology/Philosophy) from Boston College, as well as a Master of Arts in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. From 2020-2022, she served at St. Thomas More as the Pastoral Associate Intern while she earned a Master of Theological Studies from Duke University. Amanda transitioned to the role of Young Adult Minister in August 2022. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Theological Ethics from Duke University while serving as the Young Adult Minister.