Amanda Ramos
’s Path Through Innovation
Amanda is an advocate, advisor, academic, and architect. She recently branched out from the field of corporate innovation into the world of social innovation dedicated to defining and designing futures that are strategic, regenerative, and equitable.
Determined to live a multifaceted life (aka fractional) she curated a new portfolio of leadership roles. She is CEO of WIN: Women in Innovation, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the impact and influence of women in innovation. She is faculty at SVA in the DSI: Design for Social Innovation graduate program that supports designers who center on communities to make lasting social change. She is an advisor to 3x3, a women-led inclusive innovation studio of community-driven design, innovation, and civic leadership practitioners after holding the postion as Head of Community for over the past 2.5 years. Lastly, she continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors at AIANY: American Institute of Architects advocating for a more engaging and responsible environment for all who create AND experience architecture.
Amanda holds degrees in architecture and building science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is currently pursuing her MA in Design Research, Writing & Criticism at the School of Visual Arts.
Born and raised in NYC, she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and twin 15-year-old daughters. She strongly believes in big ideas that are made as a result of radical collaboration, co-opetition, and creativity.
