Amanda Manjarrez
Consultant
Amanda Manjarrez is a visionary and creative leader with nearly two decades of experience advocating for progressive causes, fostering equitable systems, and promoting good governance. Known for her unwavering commitment to prioritizing the voices and experiences of communities disproportionately affected by injustice, Amanda's leadership style is characterized by a strategic approach and a deep understanding of complex systems and social issues.
Originally from New Mexico, Amanda honed her skills leading progressive electoral campaigns and spearheading numerous public policy initiatives addressing economic justice, climate action, healthcare, immigrant rights, and democracy reform. As the Chief Strategist at the Center for Civic Policy, she played a pivotal role in building statewide civic engagement infrastructure, leveraging her expertise in navigating complex systems and fostering cross-sector coalitions to implement high-impact policy strategies.
Since relocating to Oregon in 2013, Amanda has been a driving force in supporting BIPOC-led organizations to advocate for community-led priorities and racial justice initiatives at all levels of government. In her roles as the inaugural Advocacy Director for the Coalition of Communities of Color, Latino Network, and most recently, as the Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs at Foundations for a Better Oregon, Amanda has led the design and implementation of programming and initiatives that have significantly advanced equity and inclusion in Oregon's public education system.
In addition to her advocacy work, Amanda runs a consulting practice focused on designing system change strategies that are sustainable, equity-driven, and impactful. Drawing on her expertise in strategy design, policy and legal analysis, facilitation, program development, fundraising, campaign and event planning, Amanda has supported organizations across sectors to achieve meaningful and lasting change.
Amanda holds a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School (Class of 2016) and is an active member of the New Mexico State Bar with a law practice focusing on election law and nonprofit advocacy. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Center for Public Policy and the State of Oregon's Educator Advancement Council.