Amanda Edwards (born 1982) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Houston City Council.

After graduating from Eisenhower High School, she continued on to Emory University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

After graduation, her interest in public service led Edwards to relocate to New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where she served as a judicial law clerk for Federal District Court Judge Ivan Lemelle.

[7] In the spring of 2016, Edwards authored an amendment for the city's annual budget process to create a task force for innovation and technology.

This was alongside her proposal for the addition of light rail and rapid transit options to ease congestion on Houston's highways.

She mobilized hundreds of volunteers to assist Harvey survivors by connecting them with help for flood damage, providing emergency supplies, case management and more.

[7] This series provided programmatic opportunities ranging from senior conferences to film screenings and townhalls that served to educate, empower, and equip members of the community with the tools and the drive necessary for enacting positive change.

[3][4] Amanda Edwards is the founder of a nonprofit called 'Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization' that effectively advocates and empowers various groups ranging from senior citizens to women.