Amanda's Bio
Amanda is a healthcare executive and registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience as both a clinician and leader. She has been a pivotal and innovative leader in the fields of nutrition and eating disorders throughout the evolution of this industry – she has led foundational work in the eating disorder treatment space, including acknowledgment as one of the first Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Registered Dietitians, authorship of the first standards of practice for dietitians working with eating disorders and disordered eating as published in 2011, and developing and leading the largest nutrition department in the eating disorder treatment center industry over a span of 14 years. Her work has extended across all levels of care.
Amanda is committed to positive growth and development experiences and opportunities for paraprofessionals, clinicians, and healthcare providers and has a passion for leading organizations in developing and providing innovative and compassionate care models.
Amanda holds a BS in Foods & Nutrition from Appalachian State University and an MS in Nutrition from Bastyr University. She is also currently completing the Executive Doctorate (DSc) program in Healthcare Leadership at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Amanda owns and operates a small family farm in the Appalachian Mountains. Her family’s focus is on agri-tourism, livestock conservation, and nature as an aspect of healing.