“In a world that told us to think small, Amanda got us to think big.”
a former colleague
As an activist, women’s funds nomad and former dancer I’m driven by a passion for movement.
I support feminist and LBTQI+ movements and allies by accompanying leaders, sharing funding advice and designing embodied meetings.
We live, learn and change in our bodies. Working with me, we will move together, literally.
I bring breath attention, modern dance and other movement forms into my offering, as well as 20 years of experience in feminist funding, philanthropy and queer activism. I have a knack for crafting creative systems out of chaos and inspiring change where there is stagnation.
I can’t wait to change the world with you.
testimonials
Our team was looking for someone to facilitate a meeting with feminist grassroots organizations, researchers, and funders across the world […]. Amanda was the perfect person for this role. She helped us define and structure two, four-hour, bilingual Zoom meetings, where attendees left feeling energized, inspired, and ready to turn learnings into action. [more]
Caitlin Gerdts, Ph.D., MHS
Vice President for Research, Ibis Reproductive Health
Amanda achieved the balance between serious, technical work, our vision and “hippie” ways of working, and brought in creative games to help us get to know each other and bond from a more human place that is very necessary during the pandemic. [more]
Oriana López-Uribe
Executive Director, Balance A.C.
Amanda’s leadership support helped me in many ways […] she helped me visualise a world of opportunities, of change, and my added value to the social justice movements I serve. [more]
Dennis van Wanrooij
GIESC Programme Manager, ILGA World
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