Amanda Perrino

Senior Policy Associate

awarwick@niet.org

Amanda Perrino supports NIET's policy efforts at the federal and state levels. She also contributes to the organization's outreach efforts, primarily through multimedia projects for online and print distribution.

Amanda joined the NIET team in 2016 after graduating from the College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in government and a minor in history. Amanda's college coursework was shaped by internships with the U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia General Assembly and Aspen Institute. Amanda comes from a multi-generation family of educators who stressed making the world a better place through increasing educational opportunities for all students. She is proud to continue this family legacy in her work with NIET.

Amanda Perrino

Why are you passionate about working at NIET?

As a proud product of Texas public schools, I had the good fortune to learn from numerous high-quality educators. It is so inspiring to be a part of an organization that works to ensure that every student has the same access to effective teachers I had in the K-12 system.

What was your favorite subject in school and why?

My favorite subject in school was history. Stories of building nations, people overcoming insurmountable odds and world-changing innovation ... what more could you want!

What do you do in your free time?

In my free time I can usually be found cheering on the Washington Nationals, reading, baking, traveling or exploring D.C. in search of basset hounds to befriend.