Amanda Stricklen is the Lead Senior Project Manager for the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Science degree in Community and Public Health Nursing from the University of Michigan. Since completing her education, she has worked on a post-surgical floor, which included urology, gastrointestinal and transplant patients, at University of Michigan hospital.

As the Lead Senior Project Manager for MBSC and MSQC, Amanda is currently involved in measuring and improving the quality of care for patients in the state of Michigan. Her responsibilities include reviewing the accuracy of submitted data, performing site audits, and providing collaboration between the coordinating center and participating sites.