Amanda Salhoot
About Amanda Salhoot
Amanda Salhoot serves as the Deputy Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at the Obama Foundation. With a diverse background in business development, partnerships, and community engagement, she has held various leadership roles across notable organizations in the Greater Chicago Area.
Work at Obama Foundation
Amanda Salhoot currently serves as the Deputy Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at the Obama Foundation. She began this role in 2024 and has been in this position for approximately five months. In her capacity, she focuses on building relationships with corporate and foundation partners to support the Foundation's mission and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Corporate Relations
Prior to her role at the Obama Foundation, Amanda held various positions that enhanced her expertise in corporate relations. She worked at CHILL Anywhere as the Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she served as the Interim Executive Director at Chicago Ideas for two months in 2019 and held multiple roles at Chicago Ideas, including Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships, and Director of Strategic Partnerships from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Amanda holds a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University, which she completed in 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Communications from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business. Since 2021, she has been studying Advancing DEI in the Workplace at Loyola University Chicago. Her educational background supports her expertise in social impact, community engagement, and omni-channel marketing strategy.
Background in Marketing and Communications
Amanda has a diverse background in marketing and communications. She worked at Meredith as a Marketing Manager from 2005 to 2010 and held various roles at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, including Director of Foundation Marketing Communications and Associate Director of Digital Communications from 2013 to 2017. Her experience includes leading large-scale initiatives and collaborating with global teams.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Amanda is energized by opportunities to build new businesses, teams, and communities. She has a passion for achieving business objectives while positively impacting the community. Her involvement with organizations such as the old girls club and her leadership roles at Chicago Ideas reflect her commitment to community engagement and social impact.