Amanda Zaner (she/they) is a Master of International Development student majoring in Human Security at GSPIA. In addition to being a Graduate Research Assistant at GSPIA & the Ford Institute, she is a researcher with the Online Violence Against Women in Politics working group, serves as Vice President for the GSPIA Student Cabinet, and is a member of GSPIA Pride in Public and International Affairs (PIPIA). Her research and career focuses include gender equity, civic & non-governmental organization engagement, multilateral cooperation, and grassroots movements.
Amanda is a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in International Studies, 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.