Amanda Peacock is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Montclair State University with a degree in Public Relations and has experience in public relations, project management, and strategic event planning. Prior to GradFUTURES, Amanda was an event coordinator with the Princeton University Keller Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Before joining Princeton, Amanda worked in the wedding industry at one of South Jersey's premier wedding venues. 

Outside of professional development, Amanda is also passionate about serving the community. She is a "30 Under 30" Award Recipient from SNJ Millennials and has been recognized in Washington DC twice for her work with serving veterans and advocating against distracted driving. With over 10 years in the Miss America Organization, professional development and social impact are at the heart of her passions. 

Amanda is the recipient of a 2024 Tiger Award for implementing project management processes and practices for GradFUTURES programs.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Coordinates program planning, event management, project management, marketing, and communications for GradFUTURES
• Works closely with the deans to manage the budget that supports the wide array of programs and resources for graduate students
• Oversees issuing of graduate student funding for experiential programs
• Assists with meeting schedules and agendas for the campus-wide Professional Development Working Group and Ivy+ Professional Development Group
• Provides administrative support to the Senior Associate Dean