Amanda Bright McClanahan

About Amanda Bright McClanahan

Bolstering Value through Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, and Coordination I am a Purpose-driven, C-level Financial, Operations, and Public Policy Executive who employs a “people-/customer- first” approach to create stable and inclusive, mission-driven organizations. Throughout my career I have been a transformative leader and partner who develops strong talent and implements tools, processes, and policies to ensure achievement of strategic goals, whether related to regulatory changes, revenue streams, or operational excellence.I have extensive experience and a passion for continual learning, analytical rigor, and the ability to grasp implications of critical issues, and meeting difficult challenges with innovative, data-driven solutions.I’m respected for being able to easily engage with internal and external stakeholders, whether legislators, industry leaders, or constituents, to influence strategy and planning, while winning consensus toward a common vision, goal, and direction. Specialties include: Leading through Crisis | Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Restructuring for Financial and Operational Integrity | Building Relationships, Winning Support | Strategic Planning | Financial Planning | Financial Analysis | Grant Management | Procurement | Budgeting | Contract Management | Cost Controls | Audit Compliance | Regulatory Compliance | Internal Controls | ERP Implementation | Organizational Development | Public Relations | Public Policy Constituent Affairs | Legislative Action | Human Services | Economic Development | French Fluency | Cross-functional Team Development | Leadership | Coaching | Mentorship

Experience

1. Township Manager

   Dewitt Charter Township

   Mar 2025 — Present · DeWitt, MI, US

   Manager of one of the fastest growing townships in mid-Michigan, with residents, just outside of Lansing. Oversight of all Township operations, including police, fire, building services, planning and zoning, parks and cemeteries, and assessing.

Education

• University of Michigan

  MPP, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

  2001 — 2003

• Valparaiso University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and French

  1997 — 2001