Amanda Reid, PhD
About Amanda Reid, PhD
Amanda Reid, PhD, serves as the Measurement & Evaluation Manager at the Obama Foundation, a position she has held since 2022. She has a strong background in psychology and evaluation, with previous roles at Rotary International and Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.
Current Role at Obama Foundation
Amanda Reid serves as the Measurement & Evaluation Manager at the Obama Foundation. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the foundation's efforts in assessing and improving its programs. Her role involves developing measurement strategies and evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at community engagement and empowerment.
Previous Experience at Rotary International
Amanda Reid has extensive experience at Rotary International, where she held multiple roles in the Research & Evaluation department. She worked as a Partner from 2013 to 2017, then transitioned to Manager from 2019 to 2022, and served as Senior Partner from 2017 to 2019. Her work focused on evaluating programs and ensuring that Rotary's initiatives met their intended outcomes.
Early Career at DOAR Litigation Consulting
Before her tenure at Rotary International, Amanda Reid worked as a Trial Consultant at DOAR Litigation Consulting from 2005 to 2008. In this role, she applied her skills in measurement and evaluation to assist in legal cases, providing insights that supported trial strategies.
Education and Academic Background
Amanda Reid holds a Ph.D. in Clinical & Community Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she also earned her Master's degree. She completed her undergraduate studies at Spelman College, obtaining a B.A. in Psychology. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in measurement and evaluation.
Experience at Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago
Amanda Reid worked as an Outcomes Specialist at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago for one year, from 2012 to 2013. In this role, she focused on measuring the impact of programs designed to support youth development and community engagement.