Disclaimer: This person served as a panelist at a HELI event. This profile was created for their involvement on that event page only. This person is not a member, partner, or colleague of the HELI Initiative, but only served in the capacity of a panelist at the panel event.

Amanda Villa is the Michigan State Director for the UFW Foundation, bringing a deep understanding of farmworker issues and advocacy to the role. She is passionate about improving the lives of agricultural workers and their families since she comes from a farmworker family herself. Amanda works to promote workers' rights, access to education/knowledge, and community resources, ensuring that farmworkers are empowered and heard. Her commitment to social justice and equity drives her efforts to uplift the voices of those in the agricultural community.