Advocating equity in accessing and learning emerging technology at UT Dallas

As a graduate of UT Dallas, Amanda is honored to return to her Alma Mater and serve in the Office of Information Technology as the Emerging Technology Manager. She is a three-time award winner of the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert designation by Microsoft. Her programs at UT Dallas have received multiple awards including a 2022 TASSCC Project Excellence Award, 2022 Edge Award finalist, 2022 UTD CARE Award, and 2024 Leadership Trailblazers Honoree. Her technical knowledge partnered with her passion for marketing and communication creates a powerful combination of skill and outreach. By targeting specific audiences, she has not only increased resource awareness of services offered by OIT, but also has enhanced the quality of services provided. She considers herself a Technology Counselor who listens to the needs of clients and works to find viable solutions.