“Amanda grasps the practical needs-at-hand, anticipates what is coming, and flexibly rises to meet every occasion with practical, professional action. On a daily basis she ferrets out information, creates formats for addressing problems, and communicates to team members with clarity and precision. She has a remarkable capacity to articulate for others the moving parts of a situation, the options available, and the implications of those options – an invaluable skill that makes her a leader, regardless of what role she is in. ”