Amanda Guarino

Amanda Guarino is a seasoned professional with over fifteen years of expertise in early childhood education policy. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Policy and National Partnerships at the First Five Years Fund since February 2016, Amanda previously held the position of Policy Director at the same organization. Prior to this role, Amanda worked at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from June 2004 to February 2016, where responsibilities included serving as a Management and Program Analyst in the Office of Child Care and as a Head Start Program Specialist. Amanda holds a Master of Arts in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the College of the Holy Cross.