Amanda Pedrianes is a multifaceted business strategist, political candidate, author, advocate, and dedicated volunteer. Her wide-ranging expertise allows her to motivate and empower audiences to reach their fullest potential.
Amanda is a seasoned business strategist and former political candidate who has made significant contributions as an advocate for causes including healthcare reform and cancer research. Over the years, she has served on numerous boards supporting business, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and healthy communities. In 2025, Amanda was recognized as a Global Champion for Change and received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
Amanda is a former beauty pageant titleholder who represented Colorado on multiple national stages. She was twice named Titleholder of the Year for her statewide impact and was also voted the Statewide People’s Choice winner. Amanda is the co-author of the upcoming book Pageants, Pride & Prejudice, scheduled for release in January 2026.

Who says women can’t do it all? As a former political candidate in a male-dominated arena, the Vice President of the National Women’s Caucus, and a beauty queen, she proves through her achievements that women’s leadership knows no bounds.
How do you build something deemed 'impossible'? Many of Amanda's own life experiences, including her journey in beauty pageants, were once considered unfeasible. As a successful business strategist and keynote speaker, let her inspire you to create something new—whether it’s a strategy for your business or a blueprint for a bigger, better dream that empowers women in leadership.
As someone who was the first in her family to achieve many milestones, Amanda Pedrianes can share stories of resilience, unexpected outcomes, and how—even in the most unlikely circumstances—you might just surprise yourself.
After losing a close family member to cancer, Amanda Pedrianes’ life changed forever. For more than 1,000 days, she fought alongside her Uncle Ralph for a better future. When he passed, he left her with the strength to carry the torch she still holds today. As a powerful healthcare advocate, she now leads the conversation on improving outcomes for other families—through fundraising for research, serving on various boards, and collaborating across the cancer treatment network. Today, she teaches others how to transform negative experiences into positive outcomes.
What value do beauty pageants truly hold for women—and how do they connect to business? Amanda Pedrianes, a renowned business strategist and keynote speaker, explains how these experiences can enrich your life and the lives of those around you. She shares insights on how women in leadership can develop platforms, build movements, and ultimately create something meaningful enough to change the world.
How do we engage Millennials and Gen Z in politics? The answer is simpler than you might think.
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