Speechwriting for James Cameron & Ban Ki-moon
Social Capital Initiatives Event Management
As part of Amanda’s role at Social Capital Initiatives, she co-wrote a keynote speech for James Cameron, shaping a powerful narrative on climate action and women’s empowerment. The speech highlighted Social Capital Initiatives’ work in supporting grassroots sustainability projects led by women in vulnerable communities. Amanda crafted a compelling message that combined storytelling, strategic messaging, and audience engagement techniques to inspire action among donors.
Additionally, she developed and delivered key talking points for former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, ensuring that his remarks effectively underscored Social Capital Initiatives' contributions to climate resilience and global sustainability.
As Event Manager, Amanda was a leader on the team that orchestrated Social Capital Initiatives’ 25th Anniversary Gala, managing logistics, communications, and high-profile guest coordination. She successfully called the run of show, ensured seamless event execution, and delivered the most successful gala in the organization’s history, engaging hundreds of attendees, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, and keeping the event under budget.