ABOUT

Amanda Sherlip partners with nonprofits, philanthropists, foundations, startups, and small businesses to drive transformative growth. With two decades of experience spanning philanthropic leadership, entrepreneurship, and executive management, she is known for her strategic acumen, innovative problem-solving, and ability to position organizations for long-term success.

As an Executive Director, Director of External Affairs, and Chief Development Officer, Amanda has built flagship initiatives, secured transformative funding, and forged lasting partnerships that have elevated organizations and expanded their impact. She has a proven track record of putting organizations on the map, strengthening their positioning, and aligning mission-driven teams with the resources needed to thrive and sustain growth. In 2021, she guided her own startup to securing a patent, demonstrating her ability to turn vision into reality.

Beyond strategy, Amanda is a recognized relationship-builder and trusted advisor to global leaders. She has cultivated partnerships with policymakers, philanthropists, top CEOs, heads of state, diplomats, cultural icons, and thought leaders across academia, music, spirituality, and religion—earning a reputation for fostering trust, brokering high-value collaborations, and crafting opportunities that drive meaningful, lasting impact.

Her experience spans the U.S., Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the South Pacific, giving her a global perspective on navigating complex systems, strengthening governance, and equipping leaders with the tools to drive sustainable success. She has led initiatives across both the nonprofit and private sectors, helping organizations and businesses scale, optimize operations, and maximize their influence.

Amanda holds a Master’s in Fundraising Management from Columbia University, a Bachelor’s from Stony Brook University, and studied at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.