Amy Biestek, Mpp, Pmp
About Amy Biestek, Mpp, Pmp
Amy Biestek is a Senior Program Manager at Share Our Strength, overseeing the No Kid Hungry Virginia initiative since 2023. She has extensive experience in program management and development across various organizations focused on education and social policy.
Work at Share Our Strength
Amy Biestek currently serves as the Senior Program Manager for No Kid Hungry Virginia at Share Our Strength, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on initiatives aimed at addressing child hunger in Virginia. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Program Manager for No Kid Hungry Virginia from 2021 to 2023, where she contributed to various programs and strategies designed to combat food insecurity among children.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Organizations
Before joining Share Our Strength, Amy Biestek held several positions in nonprofit organizations. She worked at Bainum Family Foundation as a Program Associate for the After School Program from 2014 to 2015 and later served as an Early Learning Associate from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she was the Development Manager at The Greenlining Institute from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes a role as Development Coordinator for Grants & Corporate Relations at Girl Scouts of Northern California from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Amy Biestek has a strong educational background in public policy and international relations. She earned a Master of Public Policy from George Mason University - Schar School of Policy and Government from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she studied Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from James Madison University, where she studied from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Education Policy and Program Evaluation at Georgetown University in 2014.
Career Progression and Roles
Amy Biestek's career has seen a steady progression through various roles in program management and development. She began her career at Bainum Family Foundation as a Program Assistant in 2013, advancing to roles such as Program Associate and Early Learning Associate. Her experience at Share Our Strength includes serving as a Regional Associate for Northern Virginia from 2017 to 2018, before moving into program management roles that focus on child hunger and food security.