Amanda Lenaghan

Background

About Amanda Lenaghan

Amanda believes long-term business value arises from serving all stakeholders. Most recently at Cruise, Amanda was responsible for embedding social impact into the company's core, leading the emerging AV industry with a commitment to provide accessible, sustainable, and equitable services for communities. She also oversaw the Public Affairs function and was a strategic advisor to the executive team, building new market opportunities and shaping the narrative around how new technologies can benefit cities and underserved communities. Passionate about leveraging technology for social innovation and community impact, Amanda is a cross-sector leader who has a strong track record of turning big ideas into action. Over the course of her career, Amanda has worked in F500 companies, startups, nonprofits, and consulting firms, from Ecuador to DC to San Francisco. In every role, Amanda has focused on building trust and designing sustainable programs that create shared value, reinforcing her belief that doing what's right for customers, employees, and the community is a winning business strategy. Specialties: Social Impact; Social Innovation; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG); Public Affairs; External Affairs; Philanthropy; Product Donation; Sustainability; Nonprofit Technology + GTM; Impact Measurement; Pro Bono; Capacity Building; Strategic Partnerships; Community Engagement; Employee Engagement.