Amanda Stowell is a passionate Information Security and Privacy Program Manager at A-dec, Inc., a leading dental manufacturer based in the Pacific Northwest. Over the past few years, Amanda has built A-dec’s cybersecurity program from the ground up, leveraging her expertise to design a robust framework that balances business needs with today’s evolving cyberthreat landscape. Previously, Amanda served as Global Information and Records Manager for ESCO, Inc., and the Weir Group PLC, where she developed a strong foundation in safeguarding data and ensuring compliance across diverse organizations.

Amanda advocates for information governance as a strategic approach to managing the entire lifecycle of organizational data. She ensures information is properly classified, stored, protected, and disposed of in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Her collaborative efforts across business units foster cross-functional partnerships that align goals, streamline processes, and support shared objectives. This approach promotes accountability and transparency, enabling teams to make informed decisions based on secure and accessible data. Amanda’s leadership has made information governance a key part of the organization’s risk management and operational strategy.

Amanda holds a Master of Science Degree in Archives and Records Administration from San Jose State University as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and a certificate in Human Resources Management from Linfield University. In her free time, Amanda enjoys quality time with her wife and three kids and indulging in her obsessions for console gaming and reading all the things.