Amanda Rey
About Amanda Rey
Amanda Rey serves as the Lead for Employer Strategy and Engagement at The George Washington University and is the Managing Director at Career Capital Advisory. With a background in organizational learning and a commitment to empowering underrepresented communities, she has held various roles in research and project management across multiple organizations.
Work at The George Washington University
Amanda Rey holds multiple positions at The George Washington University, including Lead, Employer Strategy + Engagement since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing strategies to enhance employer engagement with students. Additionally, she serves as Adjunct Faculty for First-Year Experience and Career Strategy at the Elliott School of International Affairs, where she contributes to student development and career readiness. Furthermore, she has been an Industry Coach for Media + Communication since 2016, providing guidance to students pursuing careers in this field.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Rey earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Learning + Leadership from The George Washington University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Syracuse University. Her professional qualifications include certification as a facilitator of Crucial Conversations, which equips her to guide discussions on high-stakes topics. Additionally, she is a certified MBTI practitioner, allowing her to apply personality assessment tools in professional development contexts.
Background
Amanda Rey is the proud daughter of Cuban immigrant entrepreneurs, which shapes her commitment to empowering underrepresented communities within the corporate sector. Her diverse background informs her approach to fostering inclusive culture initiatives and supporting diverse communities. Fluent in Spanish, she enhances her ability to connect with various groups and promote inclusivity in her professional endeavors.
Professional Experience
Before her current roles, Amanda Rey worked at several organizations. She was a Research Associate and later a Research Consultant at Russell Reynolds Associates from 2010 to 2014. She also held positions at NBCUniversal, Inc. as part of the Executive Search Team from 2014 to 2016, and at New York Cares as Manager of Children and Corporate Programs from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she served as Project Manager and Portfolio Manager at NYC Service from 2008 to 2010, contributing to civic engagement initiatives under the Bloomberg Administration.
Community Engagement
Amanda Rey has actively engaged in community service, notably serving with the Bloomberg Administration's Mayor’s Volunteer Center of NYC, now known as NYC Service. This initiative aimed to enhance civic engagement within the city. Her involvement reflects her dedication to community development and her commitment to fostering volunteerism and service-oriented initiatives.