Amanda has resided across the Gulf South for 12 years, with 6 years in Lafayette serving as a wildlife biologist and community advocate. As an environmentalist, she provides science and outreach that benefits our natural resources and is a proponent of climate change solutions, landscape conservation, and environmental equality. Amanda currently serves on the board of Keep Lafayette Beautiful for the City of Lafayette.
Additionally, Amanda participates in community advocacy that includes promoting reproductive healthcare, volunteering at community events, supporting the Lafayette Parish library system, voter and constituent outreach, and engaging with legislators and advocacy organizations. She currently leads a grassroots group called Reproductive Freedom Acadiana which advocates for reproductive freedom, human equality and human rights, and LGBTQ+ issues. Amanda looks forward to engaging with District 1 constituents and contributing progressive values that benefit all constituents of Lafayette Parish.