Amanda Jenkins

Amanda brings a 25-year background as a policy analyst, Health Unit Coordinator, entrepreneur, and yoga instructor to her work with the Nate Chute Foundation. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, with advanced clinical social work studies ongoing through the University of Montana focused on community-level care. Earlier in her career based out of Washington, D.C., she served as a professional researcher and technical assistance provider for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, specializing in rural and underserved communities across the country.

Today, when she isn't working, you'll find her cheering from the sidelines at her kids' games, getting outdoors for her own mountain sports, and soaking in all the beauty of the Flathead Valley.