What a difference a dedicated social worker can make in so many lives.

We are excited to have Amanda Miller on the show!  Amanda has done wonderful things as far as supporting HD and JHD families. This is going to be a great show for JHD. Amanda has visited schools where a child with JHD is attending to talk to the school about JHD. This is just one of many examples of programs that Amanda has created to support our community.

Amanda Miller has always had a bit of a soft spot for the underdog; as she puts it, those who could use a boost somewhere along the way in their lives. That desire to advocate for people and empower them is in part what led her to where she is today, as the UI HDSA COE’s social worker. “I feel like there’s a responsibility within our society to help take care of each other, and I’m comfortable doing that and enjoy doing that,” Amanda said. “I’m lucky I get to spend every day doing something that I’m passionate about.”  On the job since November 2012, Amanda provides social work services for persons and families impacted by HD in the state of Iowa. In addition, she is the Research Manager for the adult HD studies at the University of Iowa.  Amanda has two kids, 5 year old Liam and 1 year old Libby, a husband (who cooks better than she does), and is one of 10 kids in her family. When she’s not chasing kiddos, answering phone calls or emails, or spending time with friends, Amanda likes to run, read, laugh, and engage her nerdy side by learning anything she can about neuroscience.