Amanda Wong
About Amanda Wong
Amanda Wong is the Manager of Strategy & Program Office - Local Content at TELUS in Vancouver, Canada, and serves as the National Chair of the Abilities Resource Group.
Current Role at TELUS
Amanda Wong currently holds the position of Manager, Strategy & Program Office - Local Content at TELUS, based in the Vancouver, Canada area. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and program management of local content initiatives. Additionally, she serves as the National Chair for TELUS's Abilities Resource Group, where she focuses on promoting diversity and inclusiveness within the organization.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Before her current role, Amanda Wong served in various positions at TELUS, showcasing her extensive experience within the company. From 2017 to 2020, she was the Senior Strategy Manager for Future Friendly Home. During 2016 to 2019, she held the position of National Chair for the Diversity & Inclusiveness Council. She also served as Senior Marketing Manager for Customer Experience Management from 2016 to 2017 and as Strategy Manager for Customer Experience - Strategy & Development from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in her career at TELUS, she worked as a Business Analyst II from 2013 to 2014 and as Business Analyst I from 2011 to 2013.
Nonprofit Involvement
Amanda Wong has actively contributed to various nonprofits throughout her career. She served as Vice-President of the Board of Directors at the Cures for Kids Foundation from 2013 to 2015 and held a position on the board from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she was the Event Chair for the foundation from 2011 to 2013. Wong also has experience with the Foundation Fighting Blindness Canada, where she served as Chair of Comic Vision and as Event Coordinator for the same initiative. Her community involvement extends to L'Arche Greater Vancouver, where she worked as a Development Assistant.
Educational Background
Amanda Wong holds a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy & Cell Biology from McGill University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational journey began at Prince of Wales Secondary, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in biological sciences, which complements her strategic roles in business management.
Focus on Diversity and Customer Experience
Amanda Wong is dedicated to advancing women in the workplace and enhancing workplace diversity and inclusiveness. Her roles at TELUS have often intersected with her passion for customer experience and service design, where she identifies opportunities to innovate and create new customer experiences. Wong is driven by a passion for innovation, collaboration, disruption, and change, continually supporting her community through her skills and experience.