Amanda Ramos

2026 Summer Fellow

Amanda Ramos is an advocate, advisor, academic, and architect dedicated to shaping strategic, regenerative, and equitable futures. After 17 years as Principal and Innovation Director at Gensler, she shifted from the corporate world to the field of social innovation. She now lives a portfolio life as CEO of the nonprofit WIN: Women in Innovation, Faculty at SVA’s Design for Social Innovation program, Community Advisor to 3x3, and Board Member at AIANY. Amanda holds degrees in architecture and building science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is pursuing an MA in Design Research, Writing & Criticism. Born and raised in NYC she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and twin 16-year-old daughters. She strongly believes in big ideas that are made as a result of radical collaboration, coopetition, and creativity.

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