Scholarship Breakfast
Strength and Kindness,
A Winning Combination
Spotlight on Amanda Young '11
Each year the Scholarship Breakfast welcomes back to GA an accomplished alumna, who benefited from GA’s financial aid program while a student, to deliver the keynote at a special morning that gives thanks to those who support scholarships at Greenwich Academy. This year’s distinguished speaker, Amanda Young ’11, is a proud GA lifer.
From GA, Amanda put her athletic prowess and leadership skills to work as a DI student-athlete at George Washington University and then obtained her Master's of Sports Business and studied sports law at NYU. Currently the Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Warner Bros. Discovery, Amanda supports the media company’s live sports and entertainment business, oversees new business partnerships, negotiates contracts, and is a project manager for existing clients. She also pays it forward by serving as a mentor through the Career Resource Center to other GA alumnae looking to break into the field.
Watch the keynote video where Amanda expresses gratitude to everyone at GA for supporting her journey and contributing to who she is today.
“Amanda was a tremendous leader on the crew team and a force in the boat during what was a super successful period in the team’s history.”
Kristen Erickson
Former Varsity Crew Coach
Upper School History Teacher
Welcome & Introduction
Keynote Speaker Amanda Young '11
“I’ve spoken with dozens of young women as they navigate finding corporate internships or jobs.
No matter their age, I find these women to have so many things in common. Discipline, determination, kindness, empathy, courage—I could go on. The community of women this school creates is one of a kind, and I am so proud to be a part of it.”
Amanda Young '11
Director of Business Development and
Strategic Partnerships,
Warner Bros. Discovery
“Amanda is a standout in terms of GA values—hard work, integrity, and kindness. In her time at GA, she was strong in every category— strong in a crew boat, strong for her wide array of friends, and strong as an exceptional president of the senior class.”
Tom Sullivan
Assistant Head of School
Head of Upper School
Upper School English Teacher
“I taught Amanda my second year at GA. It was a class of all senior girls...and my previous year I had only taught 9s and 10s. I was super nervous. Amanda made me feel comfortable from day one. She was so personable. After getting to know her that year, I had no doubt she would be a winner in the real world. After teaching for over 25 years now...it's pretty obvious to me that the biggest predictor of success is 'likeability.' Personality is king in this world and Amanda had PLENTY!” Adam Acetta,
Upper School Mathematics and Economics Teacher
Read Speeches Here
- Welcome - Head of School Margaret L. Hazlett
- Reflections on GA's Financial Aid Program - Kate Briscoe Collins, Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid
- Introduction of Keynote Speaker - Amy O'Reilly Rizzi '91
- Keynote Address - Amanda Young '11
Welcome - Head of School Margaret L. Hazlett
Reflections on GA's Financial Aid Program - Kate Briscoe Collins, Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid
Introduction of Keynote Speaker - Amy O'Reilly Rizzi '91
Keynote Address - Amanda Young '11
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We are ever grateful to the generosity of the GA community in supporting scholarship and impacting generations of GA girls.
“The generosity of the community here today creates incredible opportunity and access for deserving GA girls. I am grateful to each and every one of you for your thoughtful stewardship that will further strengthen our programming to ensure that every girl has an inclusive, memorable, and life-changing experience at Greenwich Academy.”
Kate Briscoe Collins,
Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid