Amanda's formative years in the Bay Area were characterized by notable financial adversity and her father's enduring struggle with heart disease. Despite confronting these formidable challenges, Amanda exhibited resolute determination towards achieving independence, commencing full-time employment at the age of 13. These formative experiences have imbued her with a profound sense of humility and openness, fostering a strong inclination towards altruism and aiding those in need.

With a career spanning over two decades, Amanda has assumed diverse roles encompassing sales, international sourcing, compliance, and management, thereby establishing a solid foundation for her current endeavor in real estate. Holding degrees in Graphic Design and Human Resource Management, alongside accreditation from FSPCA for completed training courses, she brings a wealth of expertise to her professional undertakings. Concurrently managing her responsibilities as a realtor and new mother, she also serves as the President of Underdog Animal Rescue, a 501c3 non-profit organization she founded in 2014.

Underdog Animal Rescue operates on a foster-based, volunteer-driven model, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs irrespective of breed, size, age, or condition. Since its inception, the organization has successfully facilitated the rescue of over 2700 dogs and aims for further expansion in its mission.

Amanda's personal ordeal during the acquisition of her first home at the peak of the real estate market underscored the importance of adept guidance for first-time homebuyers. Motivated by her own challenges, she is committed to assisting others in navigating the complexities of home purchasing, ensuring they find their ideal abode. Having engaged in multiple property transactions, encompassing purchases, refinancing, flips, and probate proceedings, Amanda possesses a keen eye for architectural aesthetics, reveling in the restoration of dilapidated properties. Her fervent passion for architectural ingenuity, coupled with an innate ability to discern beauty amidst neglect, renders her ideally suited to help clients envision the potential of their future homes beyond superficial staging, facilitating the realization of their homeownership dreams.