Amanda Canavan

Amanda Canavan is UpSpiral Leadership®’s Marketing & Communications Specialist.

Amanda’s educational background combines human resources management with psychology, philosophy and religion to create a holistic understanding of the human perspective and experience. Amanda is known for her intuitive and empathetic approach towards life, free spirit, passion for creativity, and close attention to detail. In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga and meditation, gardening, going to the beach, and hanging out with her recently adopted cat, Peter. 

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resource Management from Rutgers University. One of Amanda’s passions is empowering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging through the workplace by instilling empathetic listening and reflecting on our own unconscious biases.

Areas Of Brilliance:

  • Storytelling through Graphic Design and video creation

  • Creative instructional and marketing design

  • Pre-and-post program survey/assessment report generation

  • Interpersonal relationships and emotional intelligence

  • Ability to look at problems from different dimensions

Education:

  • Rutgers University, The School of Management and Labor Relations, Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management, with Philosophy and Religion Double Minors

Prior Work Experience:

  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, New Brunswick

  • Yoga Instructor Certification (200 hr RYT) in Vipassana Meditation & Ashtanga

Community Involvement:

  • Pittie Party Rescue NJ, Volunteer & Foster Mom

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