Amanda Zaner (she/they) is a second year student pursuing a Master of International Development focusing on Human Security at GSPIA and a certificate in Global Sustainable Development. In addition to being a Graduate Research Assistant at GSPIA & the Ford Institute, she is a student lead for the Online Violence Against Women in Politics and co-lead for Closing the Water Gap working groups.
Amanda also served as Vice President for the GSPIA Student Cabinet, and currently as President for “Pride in Public and International Affairs” (PIPIA). Her research and career focuses include intersectional equity & social justice, NGO engagement, civic-governmental cooperation, and grassroots activism.
Amanda is a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in International Studies: International Political Systems, minors in Anthropology and Religious Studies, and a certificate in Cultural Competencies. She also obtained a certificate in Multilateralism, Globalization & Corporate Diplomacy from the University of Amsterdam.