Staff Spotlight: Amanda Kintzi
Born and raised in Rochester, Amanda Kintzi has deep roots in the community she now serves through her work at Family Service Rochester. A graduate of John Marshall High School, she went on to study at RCTC, where she spent time in theater and played a year of fast-pitch softball. She later earned her bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, completing a BA in Professional Communications with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in advertising.
Before entering the nonprofit world, Amanda held a variety of full-time jobs throughout college, from tuxedo rentals to retail at Kohl’s and Joseph A. Bank. Her shift into mission-driven work began more than a decade ago when she became the volunteer coordinator at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Rochester. Over her seven and a half years there, she served in multiple roles and helped build the volunteer program from the ground up. Those experiences solidified her love of nonprofit work. “I just enjoy being able to help and give back as much as I can through what I do,” she says. “It’s something that really aligns with my life goals and values.”
Through her involvement with Rochester Area Volunteer Association, Amanda connected with her predecessor at FSR and joined the organization in May 2023. She brought with her nearly a decade of volunteer management experience and quickly found FSR to be an open, welcoming environment. Strong teamwork and communication stood out immediately, and she continues to appreciate how staff work closely together to support programs and clients. “It’s nice to be able to come to work and enjoy what I do, but it’s also really nice to be able to come to work and enjoy the people I get to work with,” she notes.
Amanda knows well the power and necessity of volunteerism. She sees volunteers behind much of FSR’s impact, especially in programs like Meals on Wheels and Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Their dedication, she says, allows FSR to reach far more people than staff alone ever could. She also values the opportunity to connect with community groups, civic organizations, and businesses, helping them engage in meaningful service. Whether a group delivers meals for a month or rakes leaves for a client in need, she sees each partnership as a way to build stronger community ties and broaden understanding of the people who live here.
Flexibility, variety, and accessibility are what Amanda believes set FSR’s volunteer program apart. “If someone wants to do one thing one time, I can help them find something. If they want to volunteer every week, I can find them something,” she says. From packing diapers to cleaning gutters or supporting youth at the Family Resource Center, volunteers of all abilities and interests can find a meaningful role.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys a full family life with her husband and their two daughters, Ellie and Serra. She plays weekly co-ed volleyball and loves crafting of all kinds, from Halloween costumes to crochet to handmade cards.
