nancy d. Stephens & Associates is pleased to announce that Amanda Bowen has been appointed as the new Executive Director for the Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF), one of the company’s clients. In this role, Amanda will lead efforts to improve the business climate for Florida’s manufacturing sector and promote industry engagement with students through the Dream It! Do It! national program. Nancy Stephens, who served as the MAF Executive Director for 13 years, will continue to direct the MAF government relations and advocacy program.
“We are very pleased to announce Amanda’s transition from Communications Director to Executive Director with our long-time client, MAF,” said Nancy Stephens. “Her previous role with MAF prepared her well for this position and she looks forward to helping MAF meet and exceed their organizational goals. Amanda Bowen also serves as Executive Director for the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists, another valued company client.”
Amanda joined the NDS team in 2015 as Director of Communications, serving the needs of a broad array of clients. She has a B.A. in Humanities/Communication from Florida State University, and previously served as Regulatory Supervisor at the Florida Department of Health. She has a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the Florida Sterling Council and was recognized as the Emerging Leader of the Year from the Tallahassee Leadership Academy in Amanda is a frequent public speaker on Generational Communication Strategies, Digital Marketplace Transitions, and Personal Branding.
Congratulations Amanda!