MEET THE CANDIDATE • DISTRICT 6
About
Amanda Lord
A Fresh Voice with Common Sense Solutions
Amanda Lord is a 28-year resident of St. Petersburg, a proud Pinellas County public school parent, and a proven community leader who has spent her career turning big challenges into measurable results.
She's running for Pinellas County School Board, District 6 — not for the next political office, but because she believes the students and families of this community deserve better.
BA, Eckerd College - High Honors
MBA, University of Tampa
PMP Certified
7-Year PTA Leader
11-Year Adjunct Professor
24 Years in Financial Services/Corporate
28-Year St. Pete Resident
28
YEARS IN ST. PETERSBURG
7
YEARS OF PTA LEADERSHIP
24
YEARS IN CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
11
YEARS TEACHING AT SPC
MY STORY
Rooted in This Community
Amanda Lord has called St. Petersburg home for 28 years. She's not a newcomer drawn here by an election cycle — she's a neighbor, a fellow school parent, and someone who has invested decades of her life into this community and its future.
She has two children currently attending Pinellas County public schools. That means she doesn't just talk about what's happening in our classrooms — she lives it every single day. The challenges facing District 6 families are her challenges too.
As PTA President at North Shore Elementary, Amanda led a 31-member PTA through two years of determined, focused work. During her tenure in leadership, the school moved from a C rating to an A rating — for the first time in 14 years. That's not a political talking point. That's a track record.
When families trust the district, students succeed. I've seen that firsthand. And I intend to bring that same focus to the School Board.
- Amanda Lord
Amanda is a Senior Project Manager at one of the world's largest global asset managers, where she has spent 24 years leading large, multi-million dollar strategic programs — managing technology initiatives, acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and operational transformations. She holds her PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and brings real-world discipline to every challenge she takes on.
For 11 years, Amanda served as an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg College, teaching Business Management, Project Management, and International Business. She left that role to dedicate more of herself to PTA leadership — a decision that speaks to her priorities and her character.
Amanda currently serves on the Church Council at Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church, representing Youth and Families Ministries — supporting programs for elementary, middle school, and high school-aged children in the community she loves.
She has been married for 13 years. Her husband recently completed 20 years of service in the United States Air Force and currently works at Power Design. Their family is deeply rooted in this community, and that is exactly why Amanda is running.
EXPERIENCE + LEADERSHIP
A Career Built on Results
2024 - PRESENT
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Candidate, Pinellas County School Board, District 6
AMANDA LORD FOR SCHOOL BOARD
Running a community-driven, nonpartisan campaign focused on academic excellence, teacher support, parental partnership, and fiscal responsibility for the students and families of District 6.
2022 - 2024
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PTA President, North Shore Elementary
PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Led a 31-member PTA as President for two years, driving community engagement and family-school partnership that contributed to the school achieving an A rating for the first time in 14 years — up from a C rating.
2020 - 2022
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PTA, Treasurer, North Shore Elementary
PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Served two years managing PTA finances, budgeting, and reporting — ensuring every dollar raised was spent in service of students and the school community.
2002 - PRESENT
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Senior Project Manager
GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT FIRM (24 YEARS)
Leading large-scale, multi-million dollar strategic programs spanning technology, acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and service operations. PMP-certified with deep expertise in managing complexity, driving accountability, and delivering measurable outcomes.
2010 - 2019
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Adjunct Professor — Business, Management & Project Management
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
Taught for 11 years in the areas of Business Management, Project Management, and International Business. Left to devote more time to PTA leadership and the North Shore Elementary community.
ONGOING
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Church Council Member, Youth & Families Ministries
PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH COMMUNITY CHURCH
Represents Youth and Families Ministries on the Church Council, supporting programs and initiatives for children and teens from elementary through high school age.
EDUCATION
Academic Foundation
🎓 Bachelor of Arts — High Honors
ECKERD COLLEGE • ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Dual major in Business Management and Spanish, with a minor in International Business. Graduated with High Honors — a testament to Amanda's academic dedication and drive.
📜 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA • TAMPA, FL
Concentration in International Business. Amanda's graduate education deepened her expertise in strategic management, global operations, and organizational leadership.
📝 Project Management Professional (PMP)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
One of the most respected professional certifications in the world. The PMP signifies proven competence in leading and directing projects — a skill set Amanda applies every day in her career and her community work.
📚 Continuing Education & Professional De2velopment
ONGOING
Amanda is committed to lifelong learning. She stays current on best practices in project management, education policy, and public administration — bringing that knowledge to every decision she makes.
COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
Deep Roots, Real Results
🏫 PTA President & Treasurer
Seven years of active PTA leadership at North Shore Elementary — including two years as Treasurer and two as President. Led the school community through its first A-rating in 14 years.
✝️ Church Council Member
Serves on the Church Council at Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church, representing Youth and Families Ministries for children from elementary through high school age.
👨👩👧👦 Pinellas County Public School Parent
Amanda has two children currently enrolled in Pinellas County public schools. She experiences the district not just as a leader, but as a parent — every single day.
🎓 Educator & Mentor
Eleven years teaching at St. Petersburg College gave Amanda a deep understanding of the educational pipeline — from classroom instruction to student outcomes and career readiness.
🎖️ Military Family
Married for 13 years to a proud Air Force veteran who served 20 years before retiring. Amanda's family understands service, sacrifice, and commitment to community.
📍 28- Year St. Pete Resident
Amanda has called St. Petersburg home for nearly three decades. This isn't a campaign stop — it's her community, her neighbors, and the place she has chosen to build her life and raise her family.
AT HOME
Family First
Behind every decision Amanda makes as a PTA leader, as a project manager, and as a candidate... is a mother who wakes up every morning thinking about the future her children will inherit. That's not a campaign line. It's who she is.
Amanda and her husband have been married for 13 years. He recently completed 20 years of honorable service in the United States Air Force and now works at Power Design. Their family has lived the meaning of commitment and service — and they bring those values to everything they do in this community.
Amanda's two children attend Pinellas County public schools. She doesn't read reports about what's happening in our district — she sees it firsthand as a parent, participates in it as a PTA leader, and feels it as a neighbor. That perspective is exactly what's been missing from our School Board.
I'm not running because it's the next step on a political ladder. I'm running because I care deeply about the future of our students and the strength of our community.
- Amanda Lord
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HOME
St. Petersburg, Florida — 28 years and counting
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FAMILY
Married 13 years; husband is a proud 20-year Air Force veteran
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CHILDREN
Two children currently enrolled in Pinellas County public schools
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CAREER
Senior Project Manager, global asset management, 24 years
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FAITH
Active member, Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church
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EDUCATION
BA (High Honors) Eckerd College • MBA University of Tampa • PMP Certified
LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER
Ready to Stand with Amanda?
Amanda Lord has spent 28 years building a life in this community. Now she's asking for the chance to serve it. Whether you donate, volunteer, or sign a petition — every action you take brings District 6 students one step closer to the leadership they deserve.
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