Amanda currently serves as the Policy Director within the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth supporting the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Programs and other Internet for All Programs at NTIA. Amanda served on the policy team that developed the Notices of Funding Opportunity for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Programs. Prior to joining NTIA, Amanda established and ran the Broadband Program for the State of Tennessee. At the state of Tennessee, Amanda also led efforts related to rural economic and community development with a focus on economically distressed communities. Amanda began her career in public services as a member of the inaugural class of the Governor’s Management Fellows for the State of Tennessee. Amanda is a graduate of Lipscomb University and Pepperdine University School of Law.