What the mission means to Amanda
I am proud to work with my colleagues to support ZERO TO THREE’s mission to provide all babies and toddlers with a strong start in life. Our mission guides us in everything that we do, from advancing a comprehensive policy agenda for young children to expanding access to proven program models. Our work is grounded in knowledge that nurturing relationships with caring adults in the first three years of life are critical to ensuring that every child can reach their potential.
Professional Background
As the Director of Strategic Operations, Amanda supports the ZERO TO THREE Policy Center in strategy development and execution, with a focus on sustaining and growing our impact on state and community-level policies and systems. Amanda works with colleagues across the organization to implement systems to improve operational effectiveness and leads cross-cutting Policy Center projects and initiatives.
Amanda previously managed the national partnerships strategy for ZERO TO THREE’s Think Babies advocacy initiative, working closely with partners to expand the reach of ZERO TO THREE’s advocacy for babies and toddlers. Amanda first joined ZERO TO THREE’s Policy Center on the state policy team and provided technical assistance to teams of state policymakers and advocates advancing comprehensive infant-toddler policy agendas. Prior to joining ZERO TO THREE, Amanda consulted with state and community leaders on early childhood policy and financing strategies through positions at the National Governors Association and The Finance Project. Amanda has a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University.
Future Vision
Amanda envisions a growing number of champions for infants and toddlers at all levels of government and in communities around the country. Together, we can build and sustain the programs and policies that provide young children and their families with what they need to thrive.
