Amanda Bennett joined ROC USA in 2025 as the Director of Organizational Planning.
Amanda has been working for nearly a decade to support and grow the field of community land trusts and shared equity programs. She has worn many hats, including organizational operations, finance, policy, and research.
In her most recent role at Grounded Solutions Network, Amanda led research initiatives to inform practitioners, policymakers, funders, and other stakeholders of the field’s scale and best practices.
Today, she brings her keen eye for strategy, project management, and systems building to advance the mission of ROC USA.
Amanda received her bachelor’s degree in Politics and Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz and currently lives in Oakland, CA. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, cooking, and adventuring around the world.