Graduating from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 2009 with a major in Social Science and a concentration in Social Services, Amanda embarked on a journey driven by her passion for personal growth and community service. She began her career in the field of Mental Health, providing therapeutic mentoring, counseling, and crisis interventions for at-risk youth, where she discovered her innate ability to support others through challenging times.

In 2010, fueled by her desire to advance her skills in business acumen, coaching, and leadership development, Amanda redirected her career to Human Resources. Her contributions in HR were instrumental in developing employee strengths, enhancing group performance, and fostering work environments of empowerment and accountability. Many organizations under her guidance were able to achieve strategic visions and surpass company KPIs, underscoring her impact as a strategic HR partner.

In 2018, Amanda dove deeper into her passion for coaching journey, earning multiple ICF certifications, including a coveted Master’s Degree Creativity Mindset Course from Stanford University. Armed with her new expertise, Amanda’s relentless pursuit of excellence led her to establish Empowerhouse Coaching, an endeavor rooted in impactful careers, purposeful businesses ,and fulfillment in life pursuits.