Amanda Macune is a graduate of Rice University and has been working at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research since August 2015. She is currently assisting in developing and sustaining relationships with funders, government agencies, community-based organizations and community development corporations to futher the program's goals. She also coordinates with organizations to identify data and research needs, and possible data sharing opportunities. In addition, she is responsible for managing student assistants through the Community Bridges program to provide proper Help Desk services.