Amanda A. Mustafic
About Amanda A. Mustafic
Amanda A. Mustafic serves as the Deputy Communications Director at Change.org, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in communications and public relations, with previous roles at organizations such as Penguin Random House and Population Services International.
Current Role as Deputy Communications Director
Amanda A. Mustafic currently serves as the Deputy Communications Director at Change.org, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing communication strategies and enhancing the organization's public presence. Her work includes managing influencer marketing campaigns and coordinating cross-departmental teams to improve communication effectiveness. Mustafic's efforts have contributed to the organization's visibility and engagement across various platforms.
Previous Experience at Change.org
Amanda A. Mustafic has held multiple positions at Change.org, including Communications Manager, Communications Campaigner, and Senior Communications Manager. Her tenure at Change.org spanned from 2018 to 2020, during which she played a significant role in developing viral content strategies and managing large-scale event planning. Mustafic's ability to build strong media relationships in key markets such as Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and New York facilitated extensive media coverage for the organization's campaigns.
Educational Background
Amanda A. Mustafic has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations & Corporate Communications from Georgetown University, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the City University of New York-College of Staten Island in 2013. Additionally, she studied Audio Production at American University from 2006 to 2008 and completed her high school education at Monroe-Woodbury Senior High School, achieving an Advanced Regents Diploma.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Amanda A. Mustafic began her career with various internships that provided her with foundational experience in communications and marketing. Notable internships include her role as a Corporate Marketing and Communications Intern at Population Services International from 2011 to 2012 and as a Press Intern at the Office of Senator Tim Johnson in 2011. She also worked as a Marketing Intern at Creative License in 2008. These early experiences contributed to her development in the field of communications.
Career at Penguin Random House and Macmillan
Amanda A. Mustafic worked in the publishing industry at Penguin Random House and Macmillan. At Penguin Random House, she served as an Associate Publicist from 2015 to 2016 and as a Publicity Assistant from 2013 to 2015. Following her time at Penguin Random House, she worked as a Publicist at Macmillan from 2016 to 2017. These roles involved managing publicity campaigns and developing media strategies, further enhancing her expertise in communications.