Amanda Luz, Learning Programs Manager
/São Paulo, Brazil
Amanda works in the intersection of learning design, communications and public policy to develop information and tools that promote more equitable and civil society-led governance. She currently manages the development and implementation of the People Powered accelerator programs and capacity-building activities.
Amanda holds a master’s degree in educational innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina (UNC)-Chapel Hill, with a particular focus on gender-responsive leadership development and collaborative learning technology. In her studies, Amanda was supported by the Duke University-UNC Rotary Peace Fellowship, including a joint academic program in international public policy and conflict resolution, which strongly influenced her research.
Amanda previously worked in Germany, the United States, and Brazil (her home country). In Brazil, she managed content creation for the largest website focused on women as an audience. She also has advocated against gender-based violence on the internet and designed digital communication strategies for nonprofit organizations, media, and companies. Her learning-design work for both public and private organizations included a role as a senior innovation service designer at Grupo Tellus, which works with governments and citizens to develop human-centered solutions that deliver high-quality public services.
