About Amanda Bruns

Amanda Bruns (she/her) serves as the Member Engagement Manager for the LTC Purchasing Program. In this role, she leads the Learning Technology Center’s efforts to recruit, engage, and support cooperative purchasing members across Illinois. Amanda oversees the LTC Purchasing Marketplace and Ambassador Program and collaborates closely with the Program Director to develop initiatives that strengthen member participation and expand the program’s impact.

Amanda brings seven years of experience in education, instructional technology coaching, and athletic administration, having previously served at Fox River Grove School District #3. A certified educator with a Master’s degree in Educational Technology, she combines firsthand knowledge of district operations with a passion for helping schools maximize resources and improve outcomes through cooperative purchasing.

She regularly travels throughout Illinois to connect with educational leaders, demonstrate the benefits of the LTC Purchasing Program, and help schools, districts, and educational organizations realize significant cost savings through strategic procurement.

Amanda is based at the McHenry County Regional Office of Education 44 in McHenry, Illinois.