Amanda Bruno

Amanda is an expert in education, economic development, and workforce policy across the Departments of Commerce, Education, and Labor. Amanda is well versed in the legislative processes to authorize and fund federal programs related to education and scientific research funding, sustainable economic development, and access to education and workforce training.  Amanda leverages her relationships at federal agencies and on the Hill to create federal strategies focused on education and economic development.  In addition to her committed work on behalf of Lewis-Burke clients, Amanda drives research community initiatives through the firm’s Technology Based Economic Development and Workforce practice groups.

Issue areas: education, workforce, economic development, immigration, and advanced wireless policy.

Additional Experience: Prior to joining Lewis-Burke, Amanda served as a Government Affairs Associate in The Ohio State University’s Office of Federal Relations in Washington, D.C., where she handled a portfolio that included higher education issues and administrative functions.

Vital Statistics: A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Amanda graduated summa cum laude from Miami University with bachelor degrees in Political Science and International Studies and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy from George Mason University.  She was recently named a 2022-2023 Bryce Harlow Foundation Fellow. As a lover of history, Amanda spends her days off taking in D.C.’s historical sights and museums.  Amanda enjoys reading, watching college football, and cheering on Cleveland’s professional sports teams.