Amanda Kochirka, MPA, TIWP
Amanda Kochirka is a behavioral strategist, organizational development professional, and co-founder of Verdera. She holds a Master of Public Administration in Organizational Learning and Leadership and is a certified Trauma-Informed Workplace Professional and Predictive Index Talent Optimization Consultant.
Her work focuses on the intersection of behavior, leadership, operations, and organizational performance. She helps leaders, and teams understand the patterns shaping how they communicate, make decisions, respond under pressure, and navigate change. Drawing on experience in operations, program development, and organizational strategy, Amanda translates behavioral insight into practical shifts that improve leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, self-trust, and execution.
As co-host of NDA, she brings a direct, analytical perspective to conversations about the behaviors and expectations that keep women small.