Amanda Wrigley is a student advocate to remember. Her time at Thomas College spanned three different departments over nearly a decade, but one thing was constant: her true knack for working and caring for students. As an admissions counselor, she helped students and families navigate through the college decision-making process, in the Advancement Department, she led a team of students who made phone calls to donors and engaged with young alumni, and in the Professional & Career Development Office, as the Director, she mentored hundreds of students to prepare them for job interviews, negotiating salaries, and figuring out their paths beyond College.
Amanda Wrigley recently accepted a new opportunity as the Event and Community Outreach Manager with the Travis Mills Foundation, and her last day at Thomas College was July 1.
At Thomas, Amanda consistently demonstrated professionalism, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to our students’ success. In recognition of her exceptional contributions, she was named a Terrier STAR in 2022, honored for her positive spirit, mentorship, and sense of humor.
This is what her colleagues have to say about her:
“Amanda has been an integral part of the Thomas College community for several years, demonstrating unwavering dedication to the students and everyone she works with. She is an inspiring role model with a passion for service who has consistently gone above and beyond to support the college’s mission. I am grateful for the opportunity to have transitioned into my professional career under her guidance. So many of us will miss her presence on campus, but we are excited to witness her future successes in her new role,” said Assistant Director of Professional and Career Development Kiara Goggin.
“Amanda has been such a key part of the Thomas Community since the day she started. Always the first to jump in and help, whether it’s supporting other departments or volunteering her time. She’s someone we could always count on. Her dedication to our students has been nothing short of amazing. She brings both heart and professionalism to everything she does, and it shows in the impact she’s had on everyone around her,” said Associate Director of Admissions Nicole Knox. “Beyond the work, Amanda is someone who truly lights up a room. Her energy, humor, and kindness have made her not just a great teammate, but a true friend to many of us. Personally, I’m especially going to miss having her around every day. While we’re all sad to see her go, we’re so excited for what’s ahead. She’s going to do incredible things in her new role and her next team is lucky to have her! You’ll be so missed, Amanda—but I’m cheering you on every step of the way!”
“Amannda Wrigley was a guiding light when it came to beginning my professional career. She came with a wonderful energetic presence, and one of the most dedicated and positive outlooks on young adults’ professional beginnings. I came to her my second year looking to take on an internship to gain further experience in my field. She took down my skills, my passions, desired location, and where I saw my career trajectory. She made sure to give me quality recommendations and connected me with many wonderful businesses. To ensure I was ready for the impending interviews, she helped with resume preparation and evaluation, provided interview practice sessions, and was an overall cheerleader throughout the process. By the end of my time at Thomas she recommended my future workplace and connected me with my soon to be Manager. Amanda instilled a true passion in me to help young professionals find their way. My last year at Thomas I decided to join her team as a Career Navigator, helping fellow students reach their professional goals through similar practices. It truly came full circle. I am beyond thankful for all that Amanda had done for me personally, but I know we as the Thomas College community felt her impact, and will always be thankful for her time with us,” said Brooke Phillips ’24.
“Amanda is someone you could go to for anything. She cared about the person behind the student!” said Katy McIntyre ’26.
Congratulations, Amanda! We will miss you.