Amanda Lefer joined AMSNY in 2025 as Senior Director of Finance and Administration, bringing over a decade of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Before joining AMSNY, Amanda served as the Finance and Administration Manager at the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW), where she oversaw financial and administrative functions for the foundation’s undergraduate scholarship programs, supporting college completion for women in New York City. Prior to JFEW, she held roles as a Program Officer and Grants Manager at a private family foundation, developing and monitoring grantee programs within its K-12 public education portfolio. Throughout her career, Amanda has sought to merge her expertise in nonprofit management with her deep commitment to social justice. Amanda holds a B.A. in Art History from Bard College, is a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP), and is currently pursuing an Executive MPA at CUNY Baruch College.