Amanda R. Matos
About Amanda R. Matos
Amanda R. Matos serves as the Senior Director of Constituency Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she manages national advocacy programs focused on Latinx, Black, and Youth organizers. With a background in community organizing and policy research, she has held various leadership roles in organizations dedicated to social justice and gender equity.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Amanda R. Matos serves as the Senior Director of Constituency Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In this role, she manages three national advocacy programs that focus on Latinx, Black, and Youth organizers. Her work emphasizes the importance of community engagement and empowerment in advocacy efforts. Since joining in 2019, she has contributed to the organization's mission by designing and implementing effective organizing models aimed at shifting power to various constituencies.
Previous Experience in Advocacy and Organizing
Prior to her current position, Amanda Matos held several roles that contributed to her expertise in advocacy and community organizing. She was the Manager of Community Organizing at Planned Parenthood New York City, Inc. from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she co-founded and served as Executive Director of The WomanHOOD Project from 2012 to 2018. Her experience also includes working as a Government Relations Specialist at Girls for Gender Equity from 2015 to 2017, and as a Housing Policy Fellow at Hispanic Federation in 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Amanda Matos has a strong academic background in public policy and race and ethnicity studies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Race and Ethnicity Studies from Columbia College, Columbia University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in advocacy and policy research.
Media Presence and Publications
Amanda Matos has been featured in various prominent media outlets, including Rolling Stone, CNN, and ABC Nightline. She has contributed to discussions on feminism, pop culture, and politics through published policy research, think pieces, and podcasts. Her insights have been recognized in the Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy and other platforms, highlighting her influence in the field of advocacy and public discourse.
Project Management Experience
Throughout her career, Amanda Matos has managed multi-million dollar projects involving local government, foundations, and non-profit organizations. Her experience in project management has been instrumental in her roles, allowing her to effectively coordinate resources and drive initiatives that support community organizing and advocacy efforts.