Amanda King

Amanda King currently serves as the Managing Director of Network Organization and Outreach for the NACA Inspired Schools Network (NISN). Born and raised in the four-corners region of New Mexico on the Navajo Nation, Amanda is driven by the resiliency and tenacity of her ancestors. A first-generation college graduate, Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in communications from Brigham Young University in 2018. Shortly after graduation, she served an 18-month service mission with her church, working with community members across the state of Oklahoma. Following her return home to New Mexico, she joined the NACA Inspired Schools Network (NISN) and worked as campaign coordinator for their community outreach initiatives- “Get Out the Count” and “Get Out the Vote”, census and voter registration campaigns. Following the completion of those outreach initiatives she became the Stronger Together Relief Program coordinator, working with partner organizations and network schools to provide support to communities and families in need.

Amanda strives to reflect the values of her culture and upbringing, acknowledging those ancestors who have paved the way and using their courage to be brave and audacious when advocating for her indigenous relatives. In her current role, Amanda strives to build mutually beneficial connections with community members and partners, uplifting the idea that true change happens when we all work together.