Amanda Hicks is a seasoned leader in publishing and customer-facing product development, boasting over a decade of experience in the industry. Hicks has a Master of Arts degree in New Media Convergence from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Bachelor's degree in Business-Journalism from Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business.

Hicks has held various positions in different organizations throughout her career, including Director of Product Management at The Washington Post, Program Manager at The Washington Post, Director of Editorial Operations at CQ Roll Call, Newsroom Technology Manager at Congressional Quarterly, and Home Page Editor at The Dallas Morning News. On top of that, she also has an extensive background in online editing and programming, having worked as an Online Editor and Programmer at Columbia Missourian, Online Editor at VOX Magazine, and an Online Intern at The Roanoke Times. Earlier in her career, Hicks worked as a Squeaky-clean XHTML coder at Missouri School of Journalism, as well as a Copy Editor and Reporter at The Baylor Lariat.

Hicks' vast and diverse experience in the publishing and customer-facing product development industry makes her an exceptional leader and manager. She is committed to delivering quality products and services and driving results for her team and organization. With her broad expertise, she has an excellent understanding of various aspects of the industry, making her a valuable asset to any organization looking to develop a better product and a more productive team.