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Marketing Coordinator

Florida Gulf Coast University Small Business Development Center

Amanda Simat was born in New Jersey and raised in Cape Coral. She attended Florida Gulf Coast University, earning a degree in marketing. Ten years later, she found herself back on FGCU’s campus working as the marketing coordinator for the Florida Small Business Development Center at FGCU.

“I really enjoy collaborating with my marketing team members. Being encouraged to grow professionally and have my ideas supported is something I value every day. It’s really a great feeling,” she says. “I’ve worked in the sports, data and retail industry of Southwest Florida, but nothing compares to the impactful feeling of helping the small businesses in our area.”

Simat is currently enrolled in SWFL Inc. Leadership. She received the Florida Small Business Development Center at FGCU Regional Ambassador Award and represented the region during a Marketing 101 panel at the Small Business Success Summit earlier this year. Simat has also volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House and Make-A-Wish Foundation, and previously volunteered for Give Kids the World in Kissimmee to raise money for its annual Gingerbread Run. In addition, she is a digital defender through the National Women’s March, which combats disinformation that harms women.