Amanda Dawson joined the Alliance in October 2010. She works with the Alliance board of directors; is a liaison for the president in communicating with high-level officials, organizations, and the Alliance staff; and is responsible for managing the president’s projects and initiatives. Prior to joining the Alliance, Ms. Dawson served as executive assistant to the senior vice president at the Duberstein Group, Inc. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a BA in English.