Amanda Duncan

About Amanda Duncan

I help visionary founders and growing organizations transform chaos into clarity through systems thinking, operational excellence, and leadership development.As the founder of Chiara Consultants, I work with entrepreneurs and executive teams to align strategy with execution. Whether it\'s building scalable infrastructure, designing and managing strategic initiatives, or coaching leaders through high-stakes transitions, my role is to bring focus, momentum, and calm to fast-paced businesses.In addition to operations consulting, I offer business and leadership coaching for creative and early-stage founders who are ready to move from hustle to structure without losing their spark.My approach is action-oriented, relational, and rooted in deep listening. I’m here to help you build, problem solve, and be your trusted partner.Let’s make your business work better—for you, your team, and your future.

Experience

1. Director of Portfolio Operations

   Frc

   Jan 2026 — Present · Erie, PA, US

   FRC specializes in delivering mission-critical cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and secure IT solutions tailored for the U.S. Federal Government, State, Local, and Education (SLED) markets, and enterprise environments. As a leading Value-Added Reseller, we empower our technology partners by expanding their reach and driving success through comprehensive customer success management and professional services.As Director of Portfolio Operations, I support FRC and our growing portfolio of companies by leading cross-company operational initiatives and building the systems, processes, and execution structures that enable sustainable growth.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Public and International Affairs

  Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM), Non-Profit Management

  2012 — 2014

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology; Italian Language & Literature

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Policy
• Social Networking
• Payroll Processing
• Marketing
• Payroll
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Time Management
• Program Management
• Program Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Project Management
• Program Analysis
• Higher Education
• Employee Training
• Event Planning
• Program Evaluation
• Community Outreach
• Event Management
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Public Policy
• Organizational Development
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Leadership Development
• Training & Development
• Coaching
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Recruitment/Retention
• Team Leadership