Amanda Robinson
NVBA’s Executive Director, Amanda Robinson, has a passion for nature and community building. Before joining NVBA she spent her career working with nonprofits focused on climate action and education, serving most recently as the Director of Development for The Climate Initiative.
Growing up in Maine, Amanda's earliest memories of birds and conservation revolve around the annual efforts to protect Piping Plover nests along her hometown's beaches. These experiences sparked a lifelong love of wildlife and a particular interest in protecting endangered species. Her path to NVBA was inspired by reading Birding to Change the World, which led her to explore local bird organizations. Upon discovering NVBA, she was immediately drawn to its mission and was delighted to join the team.
Throughout her career, Amanda has worked with organizations driving impact in climate education, faith-based environmental advocacy, and access to higher education. She has focused on strategic fundraising to transform organizational missions into reality, building inclusive cultures, and fostering meaningful connections between people and nature. She brings this collaborative approach to NVBA, along with her commitment to expanding access to nature and environmental education.
Amanda holds a Master's in Public Administration from Cornell University, where she specialized in nonprofit management, and completed her undergraduate studies at Hartwick College. Outside of advancing NVBA's mission, Amanda enjoys reading, catching films at Alamo Drafthouse, and crafting small-batch soy candles for sale. She is a resident of Alexandria, VA.
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