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Amanda Rotella currently serves as a Community Relations Specialist at Santa Cruz Public Library since January 2023. Prior to this role, Amanda was the Government Success Manager for the US and Canada at CitizenLab, where the focus was on enhancing civic engagement through a SaaS platform. Amanda has also held significant positions in local government, including Assistant City Manager for the City of Seaside and Principal Management Analyst & Project Manager in the City of Santa Cruz’s Economic Development Office, overseeing a large mixed-use development project and implementing community engagement strategies. Additional experience includes roles as Economic Development Coordinator and City Manager Fellow, as well as positions at the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce and Meals on Wheels Santa Cruz. Amanda Rotella holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and Government and a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy & Spanish Language and Literature from Fordham University.