Amanda is a native of the San Bernardino County region of Southern California. She is dedicated to the success of the region and the community.
Amanda earned a degree in Policy, Planning, and Development from the University of Southern California, which gave her the opportunity to work for the Ways and Means Committee under Speaker Paul Ryan in Washington, D.C. Through the Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship, Amanda earned a graduate certificate in Applied Policy and Government while working for Assemblyman Tom Lackey at the California State Capitol. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration from California State University, San Bernardino.
She has spent numerous years working in local government, including experience in economic and community development, public affairs, human resources, building and safety, and planning. She is proudly an Accredited California Economic Developer through the CALED Advanced Institute.
Amanda currently manages economic development efforts for a local government agency, including site selection, coalition building, community engagement, and much more. In November 2020, she was elected to her first term as a Board Director at the Apple Valley Fire Protection District.
Amanda aims to use her experience in economic and community development along with the skills learned through this Ross program to help build a sustainable future for the San Bernardino County region.
Email: camandahernandez@gmail.com