Amanda Bruno
Amanda is a trusted specialist in education, economic development, and workforce policy across Congress and within the Departments of Education, Commerce, and Labor, as well as the National Science Foundation. She has years of experience in navigating 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 on Capitol Hill to create tailored strategies to advance client federal policy and research goals by building on mutual areas of overlap between client strengths and congressional priorities. In addition to her committed work on behalf of Lewis-Burke clients, Amanda drives research community initiatives through her leadership on STEM education policy and participation in 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’s degrees in political science and international studies and has a master’s in public policy from George Mason University. Her dedication to the pursuit of nuanced and ethical advocacy was recognized by the Byrce Harlow Foundation through her inauguration into their fellowship program’s 2022-2023 class. As a lover of history, Amanda spends her days off taking in D.C.’s historical sights and museums. She enjoys traveling, reading, and cheering on Ohio’s professional and collegiate sports teams.
