Amanda Elliott is a graduate of St. Mary’s College with a master’s degree in organizational leadership.  She also holds a BA in Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary studies from San Francisco State University.

Before joining Richmond Main Street Initiative, she was alumni relations manager and program coordinator for the Maynard Institute in Oakland where she was responsible for creating, managing, and organizing special alumni programs for the Maynard Institute through regular communication and special events. She was additionally responsible for assisting with the marketing and promotion of programs, the recruitment of training participants, and the oversight of all program logistics.

Amanda has worked in the non-profit sector for several years, previously at the University of California, Berkeley's Department of Dramatic Art as publicity coordinator. Amanda has also worked at KQED and KOFY. She completed a news internship at KPFA radio where she also worked as a volunteer reporter co-host of a public affairs program.

Amanda is an accomplished vocalist and songwriter. She often performs in the Bay Area with her husband Terence Elliott at special events and clubs. She has a CD of their original music titled Kissed By A Dove produced by their music company Nymani Music www.nymanimusic.com.  She is a longtime Richmond resident.

Email Amanda at admin@richmondmainstreet.org