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Amanda Charles

Program Officer
Children and Families

Amanda Charles manages grantmaking under the Children and Families program related to advancing our Out-of-School Learning and Caregiver Supports objectives.

Previously, Amanda worked as a Child Care Specialist with the Arlington County Government in Virginia, balancing caseload management of child care facilities while working collaboratively to improve program quality.

Amanda holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in elementary and special education. When she's not at work, Amanda enjoys walking her dog on local trails, visiting the Free Library of Philadelphia, and exploring the Philadelphia food scene.