Amanda Shannahan

Sr Program Administrator, Research and Evaluation @Multnomah Education Service District Mesd

Portland, OR, US

Lead the Research, Data, and Evaluation team to advance equity-driven, data-informed decision-making across MESD and its eight component school districts- Provide strategic leadership for internal and external evaluation efforts that support continuous improvement and close opportunity gaps for students- Collaborate with internal leaders and district partners to design accessible data tools, systems, and processes that inform planning, resource allocation, and program strategy- Build the capacity of staff and administrators to engage with data, identify local needs, and co-create responsive solutions- Lead evaluation of MESD programs to assess impact, elevate stakeholder voice, and guide program development in alignment with equity-focused outcomes- Ensure staff, family, and student perspectives are centered in research, planning, and improvement processes- Champion equity-centered practices throughout all research, evaluation, and improvement initiatives

University of Washington

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Portland State University

Master in Public Administration, Global Leadership and Management