Amanda Warwick Perrino supports NIET's policy efforts at the federal and state levels as Director of Policy. She also contributes to the organization's outreach efforts with thought leaders, policymakers, and partners.

Amanda joined the NIET team in 2016 with experience at the U.S. House of Representatives, the Virginia General Assembly, and the Aspen Institute. She graduated from the College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in government and has a Master’s of Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from George Mason University. Amanda comes from a multi-generational 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.