Amanda earned a Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and a Master of Public Health degree from Emory University.  Her primary responsibilities at the Institute for Public Service and Policy Research include research and writing, specifically on health policy issues, as well as providing support on technical assistance projects for state and local government.  Prior to joining the Institute, Amanda worked with Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop and improve program evaluations.  She has also worked in South Carolina state government, and provided evaluation expertise locally in South Carolina on a Department of Education grant.  Her research interests focus on public health policy.