Amy Speakman serves on a highly effective team that provides backbone support to North State Together’s county-based collective impact networks. A dedicated professional with a passion for enhancing educational outcomes along the cradle-to-career pathway, she brings over 25 years of experience in navigating and improving educational systems.

Amy understands the significance of forming strong partnerships to implement and sustain effective initiatives throughout the educational spectrum. As Director, she plays a vital role in facilitating communication across our region, ensuring the alignment of goals and strategies to enhance equitable access to education. Amy believes in the power of quality education to unlock a brighter future for our rural communities.

Amy has successfully led large grant initiatives, overseeing fiscal planning, resource allocation, and implementation to maximize impact. Her expertise in budget management and strategic planning guarantees the effective execution of educational programs and initiatives.

Amy resides in rural eastern Shasta County with her incredibly supportive husband, James, and their pack of rescue dogs. When not pursuing efforts to increase educational outcomes, she can be found training for a trail race or ultra marathon and advocating for shelter animals.