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
Vice President
Seattle, Washington, United States
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WE Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-comms
Account Director
Greater Seattle Area
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FleishmanHillard
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard
Account Supervisor
Detroit, Michigan
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lovio george | communications + design
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lovio-george-communications-design
Account Executive
Detroit, MI
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Public Relations, Political Science
Bachelors
Wayne State University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/wayne-state-university/
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
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Social & Innovation University
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Arts and Culture
Detroit Institute of Arts
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Information and Gallery Service Volunteer
Assisted DIA visitors in locating artwork throughout the museum and enhanced the DIA’s friendly environment
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Animal Welfare
Seattle Humane
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Cat Care Volunteer
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A.R.C. Crisis Counselor
fleishmanhillard.com
FleishmanHillard
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Ashley Whitney
Writer, Multimedia Communications Specialist, Political Junkie
Seattle, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-colin
Kayla Colin
Communications/PR Manager at Rover
Seattle, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapartnow
Jessica Partnow
Interim Leader | Educator | Audio Storyteller | MBA
Seattle, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbperi
Rebecca Buttle Peri
Vice President, WE Communications
Greater Seattle Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidehufford
David Hufford
Head of Communications: Work & Play Team at Microsoft
Kirkland, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emileekyle
Emilee Kyle
Assistant Account Executive at Revere, a DJE Holdings Company
Greater Seattle Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillmedeiros
Jill Pimentel Medeiros
Community builder ✨ | Marketing strategist and communications leader
Seattle, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyasemler
Emily Semler
Corporate Communications | T-Mobile
Portland, OR
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandralucerosierra
Alejandra Lucero-Sierra
Sr. Communications Manager -  Commercial & Innovation Lead, Americas at Microsoft
Miami, FL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-townsend-3aa3675b
Katie Townsend
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications at Seattle Kraken
Seattle, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anushi-mandelecha
Anushi Mandelecha
UX Research | Digital Media | Business
Seattle, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncirone
John Cirone
Director, Leader and Employee Communications at Microsoft
United States
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-holmberg
David Holmberg
UX Design Manager, Physical Stores @ Amazon
Seattle, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-engemoen-48878bab
Kelly Engemoen
Senior Account Supervisor at Revere
Denver Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-rodriguez-ba31b0204
Emily Rodriguez
Insights Analyst at Quantum Workplace | Employee Success Software
Omaha, NE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-donohue
Vanessa Donohue
Vice President of Healthcare at Antenna
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapenzari
Jessica Penzari
Seasoned PR Professional
New York, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-dadas-kraper
Jaclyn Dadas-Kraper
Senior Director Of Public Relations at Interdependence Public Relations
Las Vegas, NV
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandeztatiana
Tatiana Fernandez
Account Manager | Marketing Director | Brand Champion │ Digital Marketing
New York City Metropolitan Area
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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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Wayne-Oakland County (MI) Connections
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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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