Amanda Burch

Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives

Amanda has extensive experience partnering with executives at mission-driven education organizations to build operating rhythms, learning systems, and leadership programs that move complex priorities from idea to delivery.

Prior to joining ILO Group, Amanda was the inaugural chief of staff at Global Online Academy, a global education nonprofit, where she partnered with the executive director on an organization-wide restructure, drove strategic planning, and led a reset of project management practices built on AI-enabled workflows. She previously led GOA’s learning and design function. Before GOA, Amanda directed leadership development for social impact leaders across 19 countries at Teach For All, and at Teach For America, she led the adoption of a shared data governance system across the organization’s national network. She began her career in higher education, working with the University of Colorado and the Colorado Community College System on learning design and program strategy.

Education
Amanda earned a bachelor's in visual studies from California College of the Arts and a master's in information science from the University of Denver. She is a certified Project Management Professional and Certified Scrum Product Owner.
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