Amanda Sargeant

Fall 2023 Answering the Call sessions
Monday, October 16th, 8:00-10:00pm ET
Monday, October 23rd, 8:00-10:00pm ET
Monday, October 30th, 8:00-10:00pm ET
Monday, November 6th, 8:00-10:00pm ET
Monday, November 13th, 8:00-10:00pm ET

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Biography

Amanda L. Sargent, LMSW is an empowerment coach, community administrative practitioner, and an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Sargent is a Dallas native, a DeSoto High School alum, a University of Texas graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in African and African Diaspora Studies, and a University of Texas at Arlington graduate with a Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Community Administrative Practice.

 Through her many roles, Amanda L. Sargent aims to extend her passion for people and community development as an advocate for high-quality education and accountability by empowering people to be their best. Prior to her appointment as the Director of Civic Partnerships and Strategies with Dallas College,Sargent has served organizations such as the Dallas Director of the University of Texas’ Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, INROADS, inc, Dallas Independent School District, Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies, Girl Scouts of Central Texas, Texas College Advising Corp, Americorp, Austin Partners in Education as well as abroad at Ashaiman Senior High School in Accra, Ghana with the goal of enhancing the opportunities available to youth and students of diverse populations. Her passion for interpersonal development and student success can be felt through her many presentations and coaching sessions. Miss Sargent assists students, parents, and communities through the college going process, career exploration, financial literacy as well as physical and mental fitness. Throughout her career as a Future Readiness Professional, she has helped students earn over $73 million dollars in scholarships in addition to their admission into highly competitive undergraduate and graduate programs. She has been recognized by Stanford University for her exceptional teaching and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity for her Excellence in Teaching. She believes in lifelong learning and promotes this belief in her everyday life.

Sargent has dedicated herself to supporting students and communities to realize their potential through education and advocacy. In May of 2018, Amanda L. Sargent was elected to the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Place 7 seat and served as School Board President until May of 2021. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and is an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University Commerce. Amanda is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and believes in being of service to all mankind. She is passionate about people, leadership and wellness. Miss Sargent is the Founder and CEO of Get Your Life, Ltd. Co, which is a consulting firm empowering people to take their dreams -and themselves -to unprecedented levels. 

In her spare time, Amanda can be found singing, dancing, acting, teaching Zumba, traveling, spending time with family and friends, or bribing her Furbaby Ghost St. Patrick with treats in exchange for snuggles.

Her motto is “Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance -Get Your Life.”