Amanda Bristow
With a background in publishing and music, and continued work as a freelance writer and theater manager, Amanda keeps good communication flowing here at PCA.
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I’m from Somerville, MA (I've lived in the Inman Square area for 20+ years!).
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My education BA, Bennington College; MFA Boston University
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Notable accomplishments/awards Recipient of an Academy of American Poets Prize
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Community service I volunteer at the Somerville Community Garden.
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Why PCA? It has a welcoming culture and is focused on meeting community needs.
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I love Cambridge because of the opportunities it presents to learn and absorb culture through its promotion of academic scholarship and the arts. I also love its deep history in social justice and community support initiatives.
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I’m inspired by the natural world, poetry, cinema and 1960s and '70s American underground culture.
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I’m concerned about the future of our global biome as well as Americans' access to healthcare.
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The most inspiring part of my job is getting to facilitate real educational opportunities for PCA employees to help keep them up to date and knowledgeable in their field.
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On Saturday mornings, you can usually find me making pancakes.
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The nerdiest thing I do in my spare time Collect rare old books on esoterica and oddities
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Cats or dogs? Cats!
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Coffee or tea? Tea
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Favorite place in the PCA office The roof garden