Amanda Michelle Reigle is an educator, creative strategist, and community builder dedicated to making growth feel good. A lifelong Coachella Valley resident and current doctoral student in Educational Leadership, Amanda blends nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit, educational, and civic leadership with a modern approach to intentional living and design.

As the founder of Feels Like Fun®, she invests in spaces that transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences through storytelling, symbolism, and products that remind people to live with respect, awareness, and diligence. The brand's work celebrates the joy of self-expression, encouraging others to create lives rooted in purpose and belonging. 

Amanda is known for her ability to simplify complex systems, cultivate equity-centered initiatives, and foster community through creativity and care.

Her work, whether in classrooms, boardrooms, or creative studios, centers on one belief: when we align intention with action, we build the kind of communities - and futures - that truly feel like fun.

Public Sector & Leadership Highlights:

• Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership at California State University, San Bernardino (Ed.D. in progress)
• Vice President of Finance Pro Tempore, Associated Students Inc. (ASI, CSUSB) - Oversaw a $2M public agency budget supporting student programs, events, and equity initiatives
• Director, College of Arts & Letters, ASI Board of Directors - Represented 19,000+ students in policy, governance, and academic advocacy
• Advisory Board Member, Food Now Desert Hot Springs - Strengthening governance, outreach, and community equity
• Director of Community Wellness & Education, Side Stage Tour Inc. - Designing accessible wellness and education programs for touring families
• Executive Producer & Operations Manager, The Francesca Luca Show - Managing production, interns, and brand development across podcast, radio, and live events
• Former Organizational Development Manager, Support for Education for Local Music & Arts (SELMA) - Secured $30K+ in funding and built public-school arts partnerships
• Fundraising Director, Soroptimist House of Hope - Advanced recovery and empowerment programs for women in transition
• Graduate Teaching Associate, CSUSB - Taught public speaking and communication courses using inclusive, performance-based methods
• Founder, Feels Like Fun® - A lifestyle brand and creative studio that blends intentional design, storytelling, and community wellness

Local Roots. Global Perspective.

Committed to helping cities and mission driven organizations design events and programs that matter. 

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