Amanda Strayer
Academic Coordinator
Amanda Strayer is the Academic Coordinator for the University of Northern Iowa Classic Upward Bound TRIO Program. Ms. Strayer provides academic, career, and personal counseling to help program participants succeed in high school, college, and beyond!
Ms. Strayer serves scholars at Waterloo East High School and assists seniors with college, financial aid, and scholarship applications to prepare them for postsecondary education.
Ms. Strayer graduated summa cum laude from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a minor in psychology. As a college student, Ms. Strayer worked as an office assistant for Classic Upward Bound and fell in love with helping scholars achieve their goals, pursue their dreams, and become the best versions of themselves.
B.A. Communication: The University of Northern Iowa