SVP
Encore
Amanda Armstrong is Senior Vice President of Industry Relations at Encore, where she leads strategic partnerships and initiatives that elevate customer engagement through events and brand advocacy.
She has been recognized as one of the top Women of Influence by MeetingsNet and among the 50 Most Influential Meeting Professionals by MPI. Amanda previously led global meetings and travel programs at Enterprise Mobility for 14 years.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Colorado and maintains multiple industry certifications. Outside work, Amanda enjoys skiing, hiking, surfing and traveling with her husband.
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