Amanda Carpenter

Writer/Editor at Protect Democracy

Amanda Carpenter is a detail-oriented contracts professional with over two years of experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Orders (SOWs), and Master Subscription Agreements (MSAs). She is an excellent team player with a proven track record of working in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. Amanda got her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies from California State University-Chico.

Amanda's professional experience includes working as a Contract Administrator/Paralegal at HackerRank, a Paralegal/Legal Assistant I at Avaya, a Receptionist/Legal Assistant at Robert Half Legal, a Rotation Assistant for EHS at Avaya, a Legal Intern at Avaya, an Environmental Advocates Director at Community Legal Information Center and an Environmental Advocates Paralegal Intern at Community Legal Information Center.

Experience

Writer/Editor at Protect Democracy (July 2023 - Present)

Writer at The Bulwark (February 2020 - July 2023), CNN Contributor (August 2015 - December 2021), Communications Director to Senator Ted Cruz (January 2013 - July 2015)

Education

B.A in Communication Studies, concentration in rhetoric, Communications from Ball State University (2003 - 2005), Attended Trine University (2000 - 2003), Hill Mccloy High School, High School Diploma