Amanda Padilla is a skilled strategist and communicator with a strong background in philanthropy, partnership building, and global nonprofit leadership. She currently leads the Strategic Engagement team at Namati where she spearheads high-impact initiatives, engagement strategies, and experiences that mobilize diverse stakeholders — from governments and funders to grassroots advocates — in pursuit of social and environmental justice.
Amanda is known for her clear thinking and decision-making, creative leadership, and ability to forge strong, authentic relationships. She partners closely with Namati’s leadership and global teams, driving organizational strategy through thoughtful engagement, brand and content development, impact filmmaking, and learning initiatives. Her film work has been screened at venues including the Smithsonian, the DC Environmental Film Festival, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and in Oxford during the Skoll World Forum.
With a background that includes working with Bay Area philanthropies — including developing funding partnerships for the Obama-era Partnership for Freedom — Amanda brings a rare blend of global perspective and local grounding. Originally from the Bay Area, she has lived across Central America and Southeast Asia with shorter stays in Africa and Europe.