Amanda Newman is a dancer, social worker, community organizer, and cross-field collaborator. As Program Manager, Social Impact at Community-Word Project, she supports the organization’s work on TeachwithGIVE.org and leads organization-wide evaluation efforts. Originally from Utah, Amanda earned her BFA in Modern Dance at the University of Utah, but did her most important learning about dance and community while moving and making in museums, summer camps, living rooms, and parking lots. Amanda completed her master’s in social work at Hunter College in New York and has also worked with DC-based Dance Exchange and MedStar Health Institute for Innovation.
anewman@communitywordproject.org
(212) 962-3820 ext. 303
