Amanda L. Martin joined the team at the end of 2022. She brings a diverse perspective with a mix of agriculture, leadership development, fundraising, and education. Over the past decade, Amanda has worked in various leadership roles in higher education and agriculture. Working within the colleges of agriculture at Auburn University and Louisiana State University, Amanda most recently served as an Assistant Dean at LSU. Prior to making the move to Farm Foundation, Amanda worked with the executive team at the American Egg Board. She began her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at Auburn University, finishing her degree at Louisiana State University. She holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Agribusiness Economics.