Amanda Hess
Amanda Hess lives and works in the Quad Cities, a community of more than four cities including Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Rock Island, Moline, East Moline and Silvis in Illinois. Residents often joke about their counting abilities because the metro area extends beyond the four largest cities. Amanda is the Director of Donor Resources for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. The Blood Center is an independent not-for-profit organization that collects voluntary blood donations and provides life-saving resources to more than 53 local hospitals in 45 counties throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri (visit www.bloodcenter.org for more). She enjoys spending time with her husband, chocolate lab (Lila) and extended family. Her interests include volunteer work through the American Heart Association, Midcoast Fine Arts, The Network: Quad City Young Professionals, The Quad City Health Initiative, local Chambers of Commerce, United Way and YPIowa. One of the best things about her life in the Midwest is the friends, neighbors and co-workers. The quality of life is unbeatable and includes low cost of living, a variety of entertainment options, extensive networking opportunities and ongoing education options.
Inspiration
Have you ever wondered why ‘old sayings’ and famous quotes have been around so long? It’s because they are most often true and easy to remember. As a collector of inspirational quotes, here are some of my favorites.
