Amanda graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Political Science and a Minor in Psychology. She worked for The Fund for Public Interest Research, a non-profit dedicated to campaigning on both environmental and political issues. In 2009 Amanda graduated from John F. Kennedy University School of Law. As a law clerk Amanda gained experience in the areas of Juvenile Dependency and Civil litigation, specifically wrongful termination based on race, age and gender. Amanda is a TOLA graduate who is now combining her two passions, the law and grassroots campaigning.