48 Hartford Business Journal • August 5, 2019 • www.HartfordBusiness.com
40 UNDER FORTY 2019
A
manda Roy is the commu-
nity programs manager at
the Greater Hartford Arts
Council, a regional arts organization
whose mission is to inspire all people
to participate and invest in the arts.
Roy develops community programs
that make the arts more accessible
and engage individuals in creating art
alongside professional artists. She also
creates capacity-building programs
that provide professional support to
artists and arts organizations across
the Greater Hartford region.
What's been your biggest professional
accomplishment so far in your career?
Designing and implementing com-
munity programs that serve a number
of communities. From creating cohort
programs for small, under-represented
organizations, to activating spaces with
music, dance and visual arts, I've been
able to grow the portfolio of programs
the Arts Council has to serve artists,
nonprofits and the community at large.
How are you involved in the community?
I support the local arts scene as
much as possible. Contributing to the
next generation is important to me.
I'm able to do that by mentoring high
school students at the Connecticut
River Academy. The work I do at the
Arts Council is all about community.
What do you like to do outside of work?
My work is an extension of my pas-
sion. I consider myself an artist and I
enjoy supporting the local arts scene
as much as I can. I love to canoe, hike
and cook. I also play the drums.
Four reasons why you deserve to be a
40 Under Forty:
• Visionary for programs that bring
people together and elevate the
city of Hartford.
• Advocate for nonprofit organiza-
tions and artists.
• Passionate, dedicated supporter of
the arts inside and outside of work.
• Invested in working with the next
generation.
FUN FACT
I'm working on canoeing in all 50
states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Amanda Roy
Community Programs Manager, Greater Hartford Arts Council
Age: 36
No. of years with current company: 4
Town where I live: Bloomfield
Town where I work: Hartford
College: Central Connecticut State
University
Highest degree: Master's degree in
history
Who is your favorite superhero?
She-Ra
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