Amanda Squibb
Executive Director
Amanda stepped into the role of Executive Director of Friends of the Children – Klamath Basin in late 2016, bringing with her a deep passion for helping children thrive, a creative spark from her degree in Communications: Theater, and strong leadership experience from her time as Education Director at the Ross Ragland Theater. Originally from Illinois, Amanda made the Klamath Basin her home in 2013 and quickly became a dedicated champion for the community. She has served on the boards of Klamath Promise, the Ross Ragland Theater, the Chiloquin First Coalition, and the Citizens Police Advisory Team, while also collaborating with state agencies such as the Department of Health Services to advance outcomes for children and families.
Amanda has proudly supported the growth of the national Friends of the Children network through her service on the National Board of Directors, but her greatest impact has been felt locally. Under her leadership, the Klamath Basin chapter has experienced remarkable growth and momentum. The organization has doubled the number of youth served, launched the innovative 2Gen mentoring model, completed a $1.8 million capital campaign to build a new Klamath Falls clubhouse, opened an auxiliary clubhouse in Chiloquin, and emerged as a network leader in mental health, literacy, and culturally specific programming.
Outside of work, Amanda and her husband Phillip are raising two energetic, athletic teen; most weeknights and Saturdays you’ll find the whole family cheering from the sidelines at a meet, championship, race, or run.