Amanda joined Sandhill in September 2021 as part of the Operations team and was promoted to Director of Human Resources in August 2024. In her role, she manages the firm’s payroll, human resources, and administrative expenses while overseeing functions such as recruiting, employee development, and performance management. Amanda is currently preparing for the SHRM-CP exam to certify her industry knowledge and proficiency.

Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science from Limestone University in 2015, graduating with her degree in Human Resource Management with a minor in Business Administration. Prior to completing her college education, Amanda served in the U.S. Army as an IT Specialist stationed in Fort Lewis, W.A. until 2010.

Following her years of service, Amanda spent five years working in real estate office management in Florence, S.C. Upon relocating to Buffalo, she became a Controller for Sodexo’s government and healthcare divisions. In this role, she serviced contracts for the Marine Corps and Kaleida Health, traveling to bases along the East Coast and to hospitals in Western New York and New England. In 2018, Amanda was honored with the national “Unit Controller of the Year” award.

Amanda resides in West Seneca with her daughter, Sophia, who is an award-winning dancer for Eugenia’s Teen Dance Company. She happily spends her downtime as a full-time dance mom traveling the country with her daughter to competitions.