Amanda Sandoval, MPA

Amanda Sandoval is a civic leader, public servant, and advocate dedicated to strengthening communities through inclusive leadership, service, and civic engagement. Amanda serves as Mayor of Bethany, Oklahoma, making history in 2025 as the first Latina elected mayor in the state. Prior to her election, she also made history as the youngest and first person of color elected to the Bethany City Council, where she championed youth initiatives, accessibility efforts, and collaborative community partnerships. She is also the founder of the Bethany Youth Council, an initiative designed to empower students and encourage civic participation among the next generation of leaders. 

Amanda’s commitment to service extends deeply into her leadership with the Junior League of Oklahoma City, OK. She currently serves as Chair of the Culture and Belonging Committee and as a member of the Recruitment Committee, where she works to foster an environment in which members feel valued, supported, and empowered to lead. Through this work, Amanda helps strengthen League culture, elevate member voices, and recruit diverse leaders committed to meaningful community impact. Her leadership reflects a core belief that when women experience a true sense of belonging, they are better positioned to lead transformational change. 

A proud first-generation daughter of immigrants, Amanda’s educational journey reflects her commitment to civic participation and community leadership. She earned an associate's degree from Oklahoma State University–Oklahoma City, a bachelor's degree in political science from Oklahoma State University, and a master's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, where her graduate research focused on increasing Latino voter participation in Oklahoma City. She also completed Leadership Oklahoma’s Linking Oklahoma’s Young Adult Leaders (LOYAL) Class 16, further strengthening her civic leadership network. 

Professionally, Amanda is a bilingual Realtor who supports first-time and Spanish-speaking homebuyers in achieving homeownership. She also serves on several boards and leadership initiatives, including the Second Century Board of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Municipal League, the Oklahoma Metropolitan Association of Realtors Government Affairs Committee as Vice Chair, and Neighborhood Alliance. She also participates in the Oklahoma City Chamber Signature Program Class 43 and NWOKC Chamber Leadership Class 32.