Amanda has served as an assistant public defender in the Hennepin County Public Defender’s office since 2016. During her time with Hennepin County, Amanda has had extensive exposure to and experience in cannabis cases. She received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Whitworth University in Spokane and graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2016. While in law school, Amanda worked as a clerk at the Monterey County Public Defender’s Office. She has volunteered with the University of St. Thomas School of Law Mentorship Program since 2018.
