Amanda Villa

Partnerships Associate

New York, NY

Amanda Villa is a Partnerships Associate at Giving Compass, supporting partner engagement, relationship management, and development efforts to strengthen donor collaboration. She brings experience working with corporate, nonprofit, and United Nations partners, with a focus on aligning strategy, communications, and data to support effective collaboration. Amanda holds a master’s degree in Global Affairs from Columbia University and dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is based in New York City and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Speaking Topics

  • Storytelling, communications, and trust in philanthropy
  • Climate change, mental health, and community resilience
  • Strategic partnerships and coalition-building
  • Advocacy and narrative change for social impact

Key Questions to Ask

  • Your work translates complex research into accessible stories — how can storytelling build trust and strengthen partnerships in philanthropy?
  • From event management to coalition-building, what helps impact narratives resonate with diverse audiences while staying grounded in community realities?

Speaking Experience

  • AFS Youth Assembly: Youth Leadership in Climate & Digital Cooperation (2024)
  • AFS Youth Assembly: Women’s Global Citizenship (2025)
  • EuroNet MRPH: Mini-course on Climate Change and Mental Health (2025)