About Amanda

Professional Profile

Amanda Willis is a marketing strategist with an extensive track record of driving growth and digital innovation within the commercial real estate sector. Since joining Avison Young in 2020, she has been instrumental in supporting the U.S. Net Lease Group, where she oversees investment sales marketing, digital strategy, and social media initiatives. Her work is focused on enhancing the firm’s national market presence and ensuring the Capital Markets and Net Lease divisions remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Her professional background reflects a deep expertise in the Washington, D.C. metro area's commercial real estate market. Amanda began her career at Rappaport, where she led B2B and retail brokerage marketing, before advancing to McEnearney Associates to direct creative strategies for corporate initiatives and their commercial division. She later served as the Digital Marketing Manager at Calkain, overseeing their national investment sales platform. Amanda is dedicated to continuous professional growth, consistently integrating the latest marketing technologies and industry trends into her strategic approach.

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Amanda is a committed advocate for environmental conservation and outdoor stewardship. She currently serves as the Co-Founder and Vice President of the Rainbow Ridge Initiative. Leveraging her professional communication and public relations expertise, she also actively supports the National Speleological Society, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the Robertson Association, alongside various other outdoor-focused nonprofits.

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing from Longwood University, and she maintains a Social Media certification from Georgetown University. By blending high-level creative execution with a strong sense of civic responsibility, Amanda brings a well-rounded and impactful perspective to her work.