Amanda Henning Santiago is the Communications Account Executive at the Parkside Group where she works to guide corporate, electoral and non-profit clients on press and social media strategy. She was recognized, alongside her Parkside team members, on City & State’s Political PR Power 50 list in 2023.

An award-winning journalist, Amanda previously worked at City & State NY as an Engagement Editor and Reporter, and has done additional reporting for Huffpost, Mashable, and Insider.

Amanda graduated Summa Cum Laude with a graduate degree in Digital Sociology from Hunter College, and received her bachelor's degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Media Studies from SUNY Purchase College.

Her superior understanding of the news market and social media trends allow Amanda to help Parkside's clients take their media engagement and internal and external communication goals to the next level.

Amanda lives in Bay Ridge, with her husband and their poorly behaved (but beloved) cat.