Amanda Coopersmith

Amanda Coopersmith is a Stanford University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Product Design, focusing on integrating design thinking methodology with engineering for innovative solutions to complex issues.

With a strong passion for using design to address diverse populations' needs and tackle contemporary challenges, Amanda has been actively involved in various non-profit initiatives.

Her experience includes roles like Design Fellow at TeachAIDS, contributions to mental health access enhancements at Stanford through iThrive, grassroots work in South India, and designing volunteer programs for the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula.

Amanda is a founding member of Project Include, a non-profit fostering transparency in hiring practices and benefits in Silicon Valley companies.

She currently serves as the Systems and Operations Manager at StartOut, a national non-profit supporting LGBTQ entrepreneurs, and previously held positions at Declare as Senior Associate/Product Manager and as Design Fellow at TeachAIDS.

Her commitment to promoting equity is evident in her work at Parity, contributing to the development and expansion of the Parity Professional Program (P3).