Amanda serves Every Texan’s mission by working in partnership with unions, worker centers, and coalitions to raise Texas’ labor standards and achieve a fair economy. Amanda joined Every Texan in 2018 as the organization’s senior manager for strategic growth, where she spearheaded new giving programs and encouraged pro-public investment policies for a more equitable Texas. Prior to joining Every Texan, Amanda served as the Vice President of Programs at Refugee Services of Texas, where she worked for 10 years developing services and advocating for policies that help refugee and immigrant families transition into Texas’ economy and local communities. Amanda received a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas, where she researched Mexican migrant women’s use of remittances to mitigate economic injustices in their hometowns. Amanda has called Texas home since 2007 and raises two children with her husband in Austin. Amanda is a proud active member of Every Texan United.
Policy areas: Paid Leave, Minimum Wage, Public Sector Workforce, Worker Power, Labor
Where to find me during session: In my office (4N plugged into the wall)
My surprising hobby: Fishing
I picked up my fifth-grade daughter from school, excited to hear about her first day. As we chatted, she reluctantly offered, “Mami, this year I’ll sit on the floor for
View a PDF of this testimony here. I am Amanda Posson, a mother and taxpayer. I work at Every Texan as a policy analyst focused on raising standards for Texan
We Austinites love our weird city and we aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo in Texas — it’s what we’re known for. Regardless of our race, gender or place,
We all groaned with frustration when Austin city officials confirmed that, as of June 6, they will open only 15 of the city’s 34 pools. Already facing record temperatures this
No matter our race, gender, or place, Texans deserve dignified jobs that support thriving individuals and families. We raise the bar for every Texan when all workers earn living wages,
This blog post was co-authored by senior policy analyst Jonathan Lewis and senior manager for strategic growth Amanda Posson. Everyone wants to be treated with dignity and fairness at work,
As a working mother in Austin, I navigated child care waitlists (sometimes years long), paid 20% of my net salary towards daycare tuition (for 7 years), and frequently felt dissatisfied
