Amanda Finney

We’re thinking of our friends at the @washingtonpost. We deeply respect their dedication to rigorous reporting, compelling storytelling and the pursuit of truth. We’ll be following what comes next, and supporting the many new ways those leaving will put their talents to work.

Washington is in the middle of a communications reset. On Thursday, October 9, VP Amanda Finney and Partner Whitaker Askew will share how organizations can cut through the noise with message discipline, storytelling and authenticity at the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit. Tune into their panel by registering here: marcomsummit.co hashtag#MarComSummitDC

When @ClintSmithIII was in high school, Hurricane Katrina hit. “I saw that the walls were covered with mold,” he writes of his home post-storm. “Blue-green spores were everywhere.” Twenty years later, Smith reflects on life before, and after, the storm: theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Venus Williams is probably my all-time favorite player for her tennis alone, but this interview answer after 16 months away from the tour is such a mood.

New: Inside the last-ditch fight to save funding for NPR and PBS, feat. Kerry Washington, Bill Nye, Ken Burns and a farmer's market bilateral with Sen. Lisa Murkowski: nytimes.com/2025/07/15/bus…

Meet Amanda Finney (@FinneyAmanda2 ), VP on our Reputation Management team. She shares what she’s focused on in her new role, how her public sector experience is shaping her approach, her top career highlight and what she’s looking forward to with her upcoming move to New York. Watch below 🎥

A sad day for @washingtonpost readers as the standalone Metro section in print is eliminated and folded behind Style. As a lifelong Washingtonian and veteran of the Metro staff, I always admired the Post's commitment to covering Washington as a community not just a capital.

and THIS is why Audra McDonald has more wins and nominations than any other performer in Tonys history. truly incredible

Saddle up Texas, Barb and @tayhlorcoleman are hitting the road!

We’re excited to welcome Amanda Finney to Avoq’s Reputation Management team as Vice President in our New York office! Amanda most recently served as Director of Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy and previously worked as Chief of Staff to the White House Press Office and Special Assistant to Press Secretary Jen Psaki. With over a decade of experience across corporate, government and nonprofit sectors, Amanda brings a deep understanding of the diverse perspectives held by federal, state and local leaders, as well as the private sector to Avoq. Find more details here: bit.ly/4jOzcPy

@FinneyAmanda2 is genuinely one of the best colleagues, friends, and all around human beings in the business. Great hire!

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Beginning Tuesday, May 6th, you can catch @jrpsaki at a new time. Every Tuesday through Friday, Jen will continue to use her expertise to dig into the most pressing issues of the day, while featuring one-on-one interviews with the biggest newsmakers. Watch “The Briefing with Jen Psaki,” Tuesdays through Fridays at 9pm ET on @msnbc.

I’m running for Governor of New Mexico. In Congress and as Secretary of the Interior, I’ve fought for our state. I helped New Mexico businesses open their doors, secured clean energy jobs, and worked to bring water and infrastructure projects to rural communities. Now, it's time to tackle our biggest challenges with the fierceness only New Mexicans know. I'm ready to make government work for us – lower costs, better schools, and ensuring every family feels safe and supported. Join me.

Leave the past behind. Let’s make girls flag football a varsity sport in all 50 states. #NFLFlag50 #SBLIX NFLFlag50.com

It has been the honor of our lifetimes to serve you, the American people.

One more selfie for the road. We love you, America.

And just like that…

It’s been the privilege of my life to serve our nation for over 50 years. I’ve given my heart and soul to you, and I’ve been blessed a million times in return with the love and support of the American people. Join me as I deliver my farewell address. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Happening now: @PressSec and @FEMA_Deanne press briefing on the federal response to the wildfires in California.

Bringing Manufacturing Back to America 🇺🇸 Thanks @POTUS and @VP!