Amanda Burke serves as the Acting Vice President of External Affairs at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). In this role, she led the development and launch of DFC’s global brand and oversees its public relations, marketing, and outreach strategies. Under her leadership, the Office of External Affairs has built dedicated functions for congressional affairs, communications, and strategic engagement.
With nearly two decades of expertise in international financing, U.S. foreign policy, and national security, Ms. Burke has previously held roles across the U.S. Government focused on foreign investment and economic growth. In these capacities, she managed media engagement, orchestrated high-profile events, and handled investor relations. Additionally, she served as the Communications Manager at the Department of Defense, where her strategic approaches garnered coverage from top-tier press outlets.
Ms. Burke attended Seton Hall University and George Mason University and holds a B.A. in International Relations. During her studies, she interned with the Embassy of Australia and the Office of Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) in Washington, D.C. She is also an alumna of George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, a Certified Protocol Officer from the Protocol School of Washington, and a member of the Center for Strategic and International Studies Women’s Global Leadership Program.