Amanda grew up north of Atlanta in Flowery Branch, GA. She attended the University of Georgia for undergrad (Go Dawgs!) and then went on to attend Mercer University School of Medicine for medical school. After graduation, she made the move to St. Petersburg, Florida where she completed her pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. She then stayed in St. Petersburg an extra year to complete her chief residency.

In her free time, Amanda enjoys being outdoors, preferably in the sun, and spending time with her family and friends.