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Amanda Stewart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration at North Carolina State University's School of Public and International Affairs. She serves as Director of the Master of Public Administration program, Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Minor in Nonprofit Studies. Her academic roles include teaching courses such as Management of Nonprofit Organizations (PA536), Fund Development (PA539), and Grant Writing (PA540). Her research focuses on nonprofit management, leadership, and organizational capacity, with a particular emphasis on board diversity, resilience during crises, and workforce dynamics.
Education: Amanda holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Birmingham-Southern College (2001), a Master’s in Social Work (macro focus) from Boston College (2005), and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from American University (2015). Her interdisciplinary background blends business, social work, and public policy expertise.
Research Interests: Nonprofit governance, leadership succession, organizational resilience, workforce well-being, and the impact of economic crises on nonprofit operations. She has conducted extensive studies on board diversity’s role in organizational performance and post-pandemic workforce challenges.
Her recent publications explore nonprofit sector resilience during economic recessions, the psychological impacts of organizational change on employees, and the value of nonprofit degree programs from alumni perspectives. Ongoing projects include the Nonprofit Education Survey Project and the M. Scott Project, focusing on educational needs and leadership pathways.
Amanda actively participates in academic conferences such as the Academy of Management, American Society of Public Administration, and Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action. She contributes to policy discussions on nonprofit professionalization and capacity-building initiatives.
Her work bridges academic research and practical application, aiming to strengthen nonprofit organizational effectiveness through evidence-based strategies. Key areas of impact include board management, succession planning, and fostering adaptive leadership in turbulent environments.
