Amanda Owens, Human Resources Director for SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), has been on staff since 2015. Before beginning her career at SEDA-COG, Amanda worked as Marketing Director for two medical facilities in Philadelphia, PA. In her current position, Amanda works closely with the Executive staff to help develop and implement policies, procedures, and activities consistently throughout the organization. As Human Resources Director, Amanda recognizes the importance that each SEDA-COG staff member plays within the organization & region and dedicates herself to serve the staff in hopes to achieve a positive and optimistic organizational culture. Amanda resides in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County. She graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She currently holds her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) as well as her Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification on behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Although Amanda does not work within the communities surrounding us, she believes that the staff that she proudly serves are of the highest excellence and truly embodies, embraces, and fully represents SEDA-COG’s mission.