Amanda Upshaw
Chief of Staff @Clasp
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WORK HISTORY
Chief of Staff @Clasp
Washington, DC, US
Strategic partner and counsel to the CEO and executive leadership team of an international Nonprofit for organizational culture, communications, development and execution of strategic plans and special projects. Facilitation and execution of CEO\'s vision and liaison to Board of Directors. Oversight and management of the day-to-day responsibilities of the organization and coordination of communication across CLASP\'s various teams to support the organization\'s strategy and vision. Move regularly and smoothly between the small details and the big picture, adapt to evolving priorities, and bring well-honed listening and interpersonal skills in order to continuously bolster and build up CLASP\'s organizational culture. Manage internal Measurement & Evaluation process and implementation, and optimize and project manage internal processes for reporting and business development. Partner with Human Resources to implement and maintain systems and process to support CLASP team members through the entire employee life cycle.
EDUCATION
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Arts (M.A.), History
SKILLS
ABOUT AMANDA UPSHAW
An experienced Chief of Staff with a proven record in driving organizational efficiency and strategic initiatives. I excel at bridging the gap between executive leadership and operational teams, ensuring alignment and clarity across all levels. With a strong background in project management and team collaboration, I thrive in fast-paced environments, empowering teams to achieve their goals while navigating complex challenges. I’m passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and accountability, and I’m excited to contribute my expertise to help organizations reach their full potential.Drawing from my decade-long journey of leading teams and managing complex projects across diverse sectors, I’ve harnessed the power of strategic partnership, cultivated high-impact organizational cultures, and streamlined processes to elevate efficiency. As Chief of Staff at CLASP, I partnered with other senior leaders to enhance internal operations and championed DEI initiatives, directly contributing to heightened team engagement and productivity. I transform vision into action. I approach my career through the lens of my values, and this has resulted in trusted relationships with executives, funders, project team members, students, and amazing colleagues. Relationships continue to lead to successful project completion, productive fundraising, strategic planning and partnership, high impact events, and healthy workplace cultures.
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