Amanda Said Canto is the Acting Executive Director of the Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC). MiHC is focused on helping Michigan Hispanic students and young professionals navigate the complexity of college access through early career by providing support, resources, and opportunities. In her role, Amanda oversees the organization’s strategic planning, program development, and organizational growth. Since its inception in 2018, Amanda has been an integral part of the organization, contributing in various capacities and witnessing its growth firsthand. In her previous roles, she worked on programming, strategic planning, and fund development for MiHC. She is excited to leverage this experience to continue driving MiHC’s success and amplifying its impact. Amanda holds a master’s in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School (2021) and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan (2016). Amanda is a first-generation American, and a Latina, whose life has been defined by the power of education. She is committed to championing initiatives that focus on educational empowerment for the Hispanic community in Michigan and creating the next generation of Hispanic leaders.
