The Andean Collection - Founder's Bio
Founder's Bio: Amanda Judge
About Amanda Judge, Founder and Owner of The Andean Collection
Amanda Judge holds an M.A. in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at
Tufts University where she studied development economics and poverty reduction
strategies. Field research on the survival strategies of women in poverty in
rural Ecuador led her to the indigenous artisans of northern Ecuador. In order
to introduce their exquisite rare materials to the U.S. market and increase the
standard of living for the artisans, Amanda created The Andean Collection in
September 2008.
With a BS in Finance, Amanda began her professional career in financial
services, deciding in 2006 to pursue her passion of international development.
Prior to starting The Andean Collection, Amanda’s work in Latin America
consisted of consulting for microfinance projects in Peru and Ecuador and an
HIV-related project for UNICEF Nicaragua.
At the age of 12, Amanda recalls spending hours with her godmother creating
necklaces out of glass beads. Given a small space at her godmother’s craft
tables, Amanda sold her own creations from a very early age.
Amanda currently resides in Manhattan’s East Village and can be contacted at
amanda@theandeancollection.com
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