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Amanda Kraus is Vice President for Student Affairs and ADA/504 Compliance Officer at the University of Arizona, where she has worked for over 20 years. She holds a concurrent appointment as Associate Professor of Practice in Higher Education, teaching courses on student services and disability in higher education. Her research focuses on universal design, student veterans, and disability dynamics in academia.
Education:
- B.A. in Social History, Carnegie Mellon University
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Higher Education, University of Arizona
Her professional work emphasizes systemic access improvements, leading the Disability Resource Center and serving as Immediate Past President of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). Internationally, she has collaborated with institutions in Singapore, Kenya, and China to advance inclusive education and employment policies.
She serves on boards for Visit Tucson, Southwest Airlines' Customer Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the USTA Southwest Section, advocating for wheelchair tennis visibility. Her career bridges administrative leadership, academic instruction, and disability advocacy at national and global levels.
