As an Instructor and Researcher at the University of Toronto, Amanda’s work focuses on motivation, leadership, diversity, cross-cultural management, performance management and strategic human resource management. In this capacity she provides regular consulting support and training, as well as one-on-one coaching in a variety of business settings. Amanda has successfully designed and implemented learning initiatives in cross cultural training, networking, creating effective first impressions, self-management, and diversity. She also facilitates leadership development programs focusing on strategy formulation and performance management.
After completing her undergraduate degree at McGill University with Honors, she graduated top of her class at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK. Subsequently, she enrolled in a doctoral program at the University of Toronto, where she will complete her PhD shortly. Amanda is involved in research on motivation, lifelong learning practices, and performance management. She is an active member and contributor to the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
Outside of her professional activities, Amanda is an avid traveler. She has worked and/or schooled in Ireland, England, France, Italy and Russia. She is fluent in French, and literate in Italian.