Amanda is a mission-based leader with expertise in growth, accountability, and turnaround in both the private and public sectors. As a lawyer with a 20-year journey as a patent and trademark attorney working for the United States government, she is known for innovative risk-taking and creative problem-solving, particularly in complex societal challenges. Amanda co-founded and serves as the executive director of Village Exchange Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving immigrants and refugees in the Aurora/Denver metro area. With her unique legal background and experience representing Fortune 100 companies and family offices, she has developed a distinctive approach to creating innovation and system change. Amanda's contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic led to her recognition as an Everyday Hero by the City of Aurora, and she has also been honored by the Woman's Foundation of Colorado and Salvadorenos Residiendo of Colorado for her dedication to the community.
Key Takeaways:
[00:03:27] Strategic global commerce and intellectual property management.
[00:07:53] Navigating challenges and professional transition.
[00:15:25] Establishing a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
[00:19:37] Transforming decommissioned churches for community use.
[00:31:24] Empowering skilled immigrants through credentialing.
[00:38:33] Fostering empowerment through respectful support.
Memorable Quotes:
I often emphasize that every refugee and immigrant, including our own ancestors, arrived with a shared dream. From Albert Einstein to countless others, it's about preserving those transformative contributions that we risk losing if we neglect to support immigration. [00:31:50] – Amanda Blaurock
When an individual finds themselves deeply immersed in a pursuit fueled by passion, the experience transcends the realm of stress. Instead, it becomes a labor of love, an endeavor infused with genuine affection and enthusiasm.[00:24:33] – Amanda Blaurock
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