Amanda Abukhader
Vice President at Mission North
Storyteller and Crisis Communications Junkie
Tested storyteller with over 10 years of experience rooted in media relations, reputation management, crisis communications and public affairs. I am a problem solver at heart, passionate about developing the next generation of communicators and always curious. I actively seek out challenges and am comfortable with the uncomfortable. Ultimately, I strive to constantly be learning.

Skill Spotlight: Strategy development, crisis communications, storytelling and media engagement, key message and narrative development, integrated communications, team development and leadership.

Work Highlights: Lead major Microsoft initiatives such as the company’s environmental sustainability work and the international launch of the company’s Airband initiative; served as spokesperson for the Great Lakes Water Authority during the Flint Water Crisis and other public health crises; launched multiple transportation initiatives in the city of Detroit like its first-ever bike share system and streetcar; organized grassroots campaigns with elected officials on behalf of a major energy company to diffuse tension regarding a key pipeline project; supported Aramco during its North American International Auto Show debut.

Let’s connect.
Mission North
https://www.linkedin.com/company/missionnorth
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Vice President
WE Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-comms
Greater Seattle Area
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Account Director
FleishmanHillard
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard
Detroit, Michigan
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Account Supervisor
lovio george | communications + design
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lovio-george-communications-design
Detroit, MI
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Account Executive
Bachelors
Fall 2008 Dean’s List, Winter 2009, Spring/Summer 2010, Fall 2010,Winter 2011, Spring/Summer 2011 Dean’s List
Magna Cum Laude
Graduated in three years
Public Relations, Political Science
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Wayne State University
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Social & Innovation University
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Arts and Culture
Detroit Institute of Arts
https://www.linkedin.com/company/detroit-institute-of-arts
Assisted DIA visitors in locating artwork throughout the museum and enhanced the DIA’s friendly environment
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Information and Gallery Service Volunteer
Animal Welfare
Seattle Humane
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Cat Care Volunteer
FleishmanHillard
fleishmanhillard.com
A.R.C. Crisis Counselor
http://fleishmanhillard.com/2013/07/news-and-opinions/fleishmanhillard-certifies-crisis-counselors-in-innovative-methodology/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-whitney-1b8bb097
Seattle, WA
Ashley Whitney
Writer, Multimedia Communications Specialist, Political Junkie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-colin
Seattle, WA
Kayla Colin
Communications/PR Manager at Rover
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapartnow
Seattle, WA
Jessica Partnow
Interim Leader | Educator | Audio Storyteller | MBA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbperi
Greater Seattle Area
Rebecca Buttle Peri
Vice President, WE Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidehufford
Kirkland, WA
David Hufford
Head of Communications: Work & Play Team at Microsoft
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emileekyle
Greater Seattle Area
Emilee Kyle
Assistant Account Executive at Revere, a DJE Holdings Company
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillmedeiros
Seattle, WA
Jill Pimentel Medeiros
Community builder ✨ | Marketing strategist and communications leader
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyasemler
Portland, OR
Emily Semler
Corporate Communications | T-Mobile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandralucerosierra
Miami, FL
Alejandra Lucero-Sierra
Sr. Communications Manager -  Commercial & Innovation Lead, Americas at Microsoft
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-townsend-3aa3675b
Seattle, WA
Katie Townsend
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications at Seattle Kraken
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anushi-mandelecha
Seattle, WA
Anushi Mandelecha
UX Research | Digital Media | Business
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncirone
United States
John Cirone
Director, Leader and Employee Communications at Microsoft
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-holmberg
Seattle, WA
David Holmberg
UX Design Manager, Physical Stores @ Amazon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-engemoen-48878bab
Denver Metropolitan Area
Kelly Engemoen
Senior Account Supervisor at Revere
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-rodriguez-ba31b0204
Omaha, NE
Emily Rodriguez
Insights Analyst at Quantum Workplace | Employee Success Software
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-donohue
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
Vanessa Donohue
Vice President of Healthcare at Antenna
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapenzari
New York, NY
Jessica Penzari
Seasoned PR Professional
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-dadas-kraper
Las Vegas, NV
Jaclyn Dadas-Kraper
Senior Director Of Public Relations at Interdependence Public Relations
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandeztatiana
New York City Metropolitan Area
Tatiana Fernandez
Account Manager | Marketing Director | Brand Champion │ Digital Marketing
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        Amanda was key to developing a unified Marketing/Communications Department at DEGC. She was invaluable setting up systems and process for Communications, and later developing and executing strategy. Amanda was a fearless colleague -- pitching stories, working with staff and City, and taking lead on all things Mar/Com. She is sorely missed -- her dedication and commitment are unfortunately rare. As a professional, but even more as a person, she is unparalleled.  James Canning
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Amanda was a team member you could count on to get the job done. She was eager to learn something new and always willing to accept a new responsibility. During my time working with Amanda, I witnessed her evolution into a confident account lead.  She is a good listener that is able to assess the needs of a client, devise a strategy and see the project through execution to achieve results.  
 
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Social Media Marketers United
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Public Relations and Communications Professionals
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Adcraft Club of Detroit
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National Black Public Relations Society- Detroit Chapter
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PR and Media Relations
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Social Media Community Relations
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National Black Public Relations Society, Inc.
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Digital Marketing
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Social Media Marketing Group by Connect365.io
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TEDxDetroit
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B2B Social Media
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#PRintern | #EntryPR
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313digital
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