Amanda Knapp Application PackageKnapp Amanda
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1200 west ave 1421 Miami beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
8452641923
HomeWork
Aknap004@fiu.edu
Email AddressCellular
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Human Rights Committee
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Latin American Studies 5/8/2016
Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:South Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City
affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board?
Human Rights
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I have my masters in International Education and am currently working on my Ph.D. in Public Affairs, where I
focus my research on human trafficking policy in FL. I am also the Coordinator for Civic Leadership at FIU nd
serve as the MB Democratic Club vice president and outreach chair.
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office
(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
Miami beach Democratic club Vice president/outreach chair
Miami Beach United Member
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
Condo 1200 west
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Female
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Amanda Knapp agreed to the following terms on 12/5/2022 7:52:09 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
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public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
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Amanda Knapp
1200 West Ave. #1421, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | (845) 264-1923 | Amknapp@fiu.edu
QUALIFICATION PROFILE
Intuitive, results-oriented, and performance-focused professional, offering progressive leadership
background in education administration, complemented by hands-on teaching experience. Demonstrate
outstanding work ethic and commitment to accomplishing goals and objectives toward career
advancement. Possess excellent public speaking, extremely organized, and articulate interpersonal
aptitudes in maintaining relationships with diverse levels of individuals.
EDUCATION
2008 • Marist College • Study Abroad Program: Politics & History • South Africa
2009 • Marist College • Bachelor of Arts • Political Science
2016 • FIU • Study Abroad Program: International Education • Cuba
2016 • FIU • Graduate Certificate • Latin American & Caribbean Studies
2016 • FIU • Master of Science • International & Intercultural Education
2025 • Florida International University • Ph.D. • Public Affairs
MICRO-CREDENTIALS
2022 • Florida International University • Data Science
2022 • Florida International University • Thinking & Communicating with Data
2022 • Florida International University • Artificial Intelligence
2022 • Florida International University • Emotional Intelligence
2022 • Florida International University • Human Trafficking
2022 • Florida International University • Foundations of Interdisciplinary Global Learning Research
EXPERIENCE
Coordinator Administrative Services, Ferre Institute | FIU | 2022 – CURRENT
• Manages day-to-day operations such as social media, event planning, department email
• Advises students for the Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates in Civic Leadership
o Manages yearly catalog changes and assessments
• Conducts and facilities student and community programming and research projects
• Coordinates and supervises student interns and fellows
• Maintains department website utilizing Cascade
Advisor I | Florida International University | 2019 – 2022
• Educated, guided, and monitored students’ success to graduate within a 4-year timeline
• Served as the Lead Pre-Law Advisor for all FIU students and assisted in the law school
application process
• Acted as the SIPA liaison for student veterans
• Conducted and facilitated student orientations, Pre-Law workshops, and other campus events
Assistant Academic Director | Open Hearts Language Academy | 2018 – 2019
• Created & assigned class schedules using FileMaker Pro
• Conducted teacher interviews
• Managed administration duties, faculty meetings, orientations, & training
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International Student Advisor | Miami International University of Art & Design | 2017 – 2018
• Acted as Designated Student Official (DSO) for SEVIS US Immigration
• Monitored and updated F-1/F-2 SEVIS information
• Edited the South Association of College & Schools’ biennial reports
• Coordinated the Summer Stay Initiative Project, student retention
International Student Advisor | ELS International School, Barry University | 2016 – 2017
• Served as Designated Student Official (DSO) for SEVIS US Immigration
• Monitored and updated F-1/F-2 SEVIS information
• Held accountability in providing student services in non-academic areas, which included
orientation and graduation; legal, college, and personal counseling; medical assistance; and
housing
• Budgeted student activities calendar
Academic Coordinator & Assistant Office Administrator | Rennert Language School| 2013 – 2016
• Addressed inquiries regarding F-1 and J-1 English program requirements
• Prepared visa documents
• Administered all legal forms, including flight, medical, housing & insurance information
• Managed facilitation of placement exams, orientation & dissemination of student books
• Designed & assigned class scheduling of teachers & students
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC CONFERENCES
• FIU, Women who Lead, Moderator, 2022
• The University of Delaware, The Biden Institute of Public Policy, SNF Dialogue, 2022
• National Academy of Public Administration, Social Equity Leadership, Panelist, 2022
• Southeastern Conference for Public Administration, Panelist, 2022
LOCAL VOLUNTEER
• Maurice A. Ferre Institute for Civic Leadership, Academic Chair, 2021 – 2022
• Miami Beach Human Rights Committee, Committee Member, 2022 – Current
• Courts Matter Florida, Co-Chair & Committee Member, 2021 – Current
• Empowering Women in Law, Staff Advisor, 2020 – Current
• Miami Beach Community & Campaign Involvement, 2011 – Current
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
• UBELONG, Muisne, Ecuador, 13-Week Volunteer Program, 2013
• The Spanish Amazon College, Leticia, Amazon, Colombia, 8-Week Volunteer Program, 2012
• Cross Cultural Solutions, Lima, Peru, 5-Week Volunteer Program, 2011
• Cross Cultural Solutions, Salvador, Brazil, 5-Week Volunteer Program, 2010
• Cross Cultural Solutions, Cape Town, South Africa, 4-Week Volunteer Program, 2009
OTHER
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• Global Learning Fellowship Review Committee, FIU, 2022
• Dr. Donna Comrie Memorial Scholarship Review Committee, FIU, 2022