There are no data emergencies — except sometimes there are, and it's necessary to embrace the chaos. Responding to quickly shifting external signals requires a different mindset and bag of tricks than careful, intentional execution of a carefully, intentionally outlined technical roadmap. Tales of hacking through the uncertainty, rapid prototyping, and rapid abandonment.

Amanda is a general data nerd who has addressed challenges across an eclectic set of domains over a 20+ year career, bringing her technical expertise to both the private sector and public interest initiatives. Her work has informed policy decisions, supported advocacy efforts, advanced scientific research, and created solutions that improve outcomes across commercial, educational, and civic spaces.

When she's not hacking through data stuff, Amanda can be found fussing over her bees, eating tacos, adding to her collection of hobbies, and adventuring with her family in the mountains of Colorado.

Bluesky | Website