Amanda Pearson manages the development and execution of strategic partnerships that deepen relationships with DLC’s existing partners, identifies new opportunities, establishes innovative and entrepreneurial social enterprise initiatives, and secures resources that advance the mission of DLC to generate long-term sustainable impact.
In 2025, Amanda also founded launched her community education podcast titled “Community Matters,” to support local citizens with their community awareness and engagement.
Amanda previously served as the vice president with the Leadership Collier Foundation of the Greater Naples Chamber. In this role, she managed the LCF’s programming and initiatives focused on community leadership, mentorship, and talent. As the LCF continued to expand its work with community leadership, Amanda created and led the strategic planning for the LCF and oversaw its implementation.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Amanda, an experienced educator, held leadership roles at Royal Palm Academy in Naples, St. James Lutheran School in Chicago, and Catherine Cook School in Chicago.
Amanda enjoys serving her community and has served in a variety of civic leadership roles including: FGCU Water School Advisory Council, Latinos 239 Foundation Board, City of Naples Public Arts Advisory Board, Child’s Path Advisory Board, Naples Historical Society Young Executive Society, Grace Place Ambassadors, Collier Board of Advisors for the Children’s Movement of Florida, Naples Junior Woman’s Club Board, Shelter for Abused Women and Children “Next Gen” Board, Blue Zones Community Engagement Committee, Hope for Haiti “Next Gen” Board, and the Grace Lutheran School Board. As a former foster parent, Amanda also founded a county-based foster family recruitment initiative.
For her community leadership, Amanda has been recognized as one of the Naples Illustrated “Naples 100,” recognizing the most influential leaders in Collier County; Gulfshore Business’ “40 Under 40,” Naples Illustrated “Rising Star,” and is a graduate of the Leadership Florida.
