Amanda Brown-Mather, PMP, is a Supervisor of Commencement & Alumni Events at Western Governors University, leading a team that produces events drawing over 100,000 attendees annually. She holds master's and bachelor’s degrees in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, with emphases in Assyriology and Hebrew, from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Brigham Young University. Her academic and professional experience fuels her appreciation for international perspectives, research, and strategic planning. Outside of work, Amanda serves on the board of The Romney Theater, debuting Winter 2025. She also leads private tours to Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, and performs with the Mountain West Highland Dance Association. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, discovering new restaurants, and researching Utah women's history.