National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center

Amanda Grimes

University of Maryland
Director of Administration and External Affairs
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Amanda Grimes is the Director of Administration and External Affairs for SESYNC. Before joining the University of Maryland, she served in a similar role for the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science – Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. She brings experience in finance, business operations, grant accounting, and information technology. During her time at UMCES, she also tailored diverse programs and marketing materials for public outreach, development, and government affairs. Previously, she worked in the financial and information systems technology fields as a Vice President for Bank of America, Director for First Data Investor Services Group, and Assistant Vice President for Fifth Third Bank. She has served as a University Representative on the USM Women’s Forum. Amanda received her B.A. in Economics from Centre College in 1987.