I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where I entered the workforce directly out of high school. After six years in the hospitality industry, I decided it was time for a change. I moved to North Carolina with my significant other (now husband), switched into project coordination, and enrolled in an undergraduate business management program. Within that bachelor’s program, I found my love for higher education and research. It felt like the spark I had been looking for my entire life. After exploring fields such as sociology, political science, and public policy, I decided to seek a broader master’s degree, which led me to Duke! I aim to continue exploring these fields but also take the opportunity to learn passionately for the sake of learning. This flexibility may lead me to literature, art, or history, and I love that I don’t have to decide immediately. I am open to multiple pathways for the future, including pursuing a PhD and a career in higher education/academia. Wherever I end up, my main goal is to make a positive impact and have a fulfilling career. In my spare time, I love to travel, read, and hang out with my English bulldog, Gracie. My favorite destinations are Arizona, New York, and the Gulf of Mexico, and a current wishlist trip is Salem, Massachusetts in the fall.
Preferred Name: Amanda
Please share the title of a book you’ve recently enjoyed and would recommend to your GLS colleagues. The Tragic Mind: Fear, Fate, and the Burden of Power by Robert D. Kaplan
What movie or television show that you watched recently would you recommend to the rest of us? Wicked
Coming to the Duke GLS program, I hope to grow intellectually, be part of the community, and find my next path!
We’re going to make a GLS 2024 playlist on Spotify. Please recommend a song to include that speaks to how YOU feel as you embark on this new learning journey. It could be something that you’re listening to a lot now or a longtime favorite that captures the moment for you.
