Amanda Menas

Journalist, Public servant, Student, Writer/Editor

TEDster at the George Washington University, freelance journalist.

Recruiting and retaining activists and advocates for public education, and the use of the news as a form of education.

Be Rebellious. Think Next. Accept change. Explore fear itself.

human services, Journalism, political communication, social justice

I was selected for the TEDxFoggyBottom as the "quirky San Diego girl" after finding a kindred West Coast spirit in the then-curator. As one of the four members of the first creative team, I took on a leadership role in the production of the stage design for the Be Rebellious 2015 conference. As the Creative Director for the 2016 year I lead a team through all things technology and design from resident artists and speaker gifts to videography and speaker slides. For the 2017 and 2018 events I am the co-curator, tasked with assisting and elevating our team and event through all tasks.

Peeling oranges in one piece, knitting fingerless gloves, and calling a new place home.