Master of Ceremonies, Amanda Westbrooke has long been inspired by the gifts of story telling. Her Virginia childhood, filled with lessons, colloquialisms, and the tender stories of tradition exalted by her three Southern Aunts Ramona, Faye, and not least of all Winkie, have landed her smack dab in the middle of telling stories for purpose and progress throughout her entire life.
For the past 2 decades, Ms. Westbrooke has served as host of Tacoma's City Line Television's weekly economic and cultural affairs program. As a natural educator, here, Ms. Westbrooke wafts and weaves local tradition with urban progress. With vast experience in human resources, as a former teacher and curriculum development specialist as Director of Education & Outreach for Tacoma's Little Theatre, Strategic Project Manager for Metro Parks, and a former Director of Human Resources for Microsoft, Ms. Westbrooke's virtues were not lost on those who have either worked with her or were led by her.
Ms. Westbrooke, herself, committed to peace, justice, fairness, and progress of all types, was best shown this by her Southern Grandmother, Mary Laila Jones, who created a cooperative garden of mixed-race community members in 1966, for ALL people. "You don’t have anything until you give it away” was her mantra.
As a mother to grown daughter Olivia, Ms. Westbrooke would be the first to admit, the lessons of life have only just begun to tell their story.
Her love of gardening, food, films, fashion, opera, and classical music reflects Ms. Westbrooke's style, grace, and elegance that comes natural to her role as your host today