Amanda D. Seals is an experienced professional in advocacy and government relations with a robust history of leadership roles. Currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Government Relations at Cobb Chamber since July 2021, Amanda oversees the organization’s advocacy strategies to enhance the local business climate. Prior to this, Amanda was a Senior Manager at Deloitte, focusing on policy and government relations for state and local governments. Earlier roles include Associate Vice President for Government Relations at Kennesaw State University, Associate Vice Chancellor at the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and various communication positions within state government. Amanda holds a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University and a Bachelor's degree in Media Communication from Kennesaw State University.