Amanda Jane Arizola, MBA, MHSM, is a proud generational Tarrant County native whose life story reflects the grit, heart, and determination of the communities she serves. Born and raised between the historic Northside and Southside of Fort Worth and now residing in East Arlington, Amanda grew up in a family that values a strong work ethic and neighborhood caring.
Amanda is the granddaughter of migrant farmworkers, and grew up in a single-mother household. Her father, a proud Vietnam Veteran, unfortunately passed away when she was a young girl. Times were not always easy, leading Amanda to know firsthand what stretching every dollar to make ends meet looks and feels like.
A product of Fort Worth ISD schools, Amanda found solace and stability in education and learning. Amanda earned a double BA in Government and Mexican-American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Attended graduate school at Texas Woman's University, completing an MBA and a Master's in Health Systems Management.
Amanda’s Priorities
- Responsible Spending: Results-driven spending aimed at protecting tax dollars and delivering clear outcomes.
- Healthcare Access: Expanding access to both health and wellness care.
- Essential Services: Improving county services for the unemployed, seniors, veterans, and families.
- Accountability: Focused on county jail accountability and oversight.
- Infrastructure: Investing in roads, transit, and flood control to support community growth and safety.
- County jail accountability and oversight
Make a difference today
- COO & CoFounder, CoACT
- Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington
- Advancement Administrator, Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- Program Manager, ReflectUS, a national coalition of women’s elected training programs
- Director of Strategy and Corporate Administration, One CommunityUSA
- Program Manager for Financial Stability, Catholic Charities Fort Worth.
- State Program Director, CHIMES Consortium (United Way of Tarrant County), managing navigation efforts for the Affordable Care Act across 236 counties in Texas.
- Assistant Director, DCTC (Foundation Communities), where she led the completion of over 79,000 free tax returns, resulting in over $ 124 million returned to residents.
- Chair & Founding Member, Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Arlington Chapter
- Board Member, James L. West Bilingual Education Advisory Council
- Community Advisory Board Member, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Founding Member, HerTexas
- Advisory Board Member, Hispanic Scholarship Fund (DFW)
- Founding Member, Informed Tarrant Voters
- Grants Committee Member, Texas Women’s Foundation
- Grants Advisory Committee Member, United Way of Tarrant County
Amanda’s past civic and volunteer leadership includes:
- Vice Chair, JPS Health Network Board of Managers, appointed by Commissioner Alisa Simmons and former Commissioner Devan Allan, Pct. 2
- Chair, KERA/PBS Community Advisory Board
- State Board Development & Marketing Chair, Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas
- President, MANA de North Texas
- Board Member, Hispanic Wellness Coalition
Meet amanda
I will fight for results and ask for your VOTE. Together, we will get it done!
“Precinct 2 is my home. I’ve spent 25+ years of my career advocating for our community, making history as a commissioner-appointed leader who served as the first Latina Vice Chair of the JPS Health Network, managing tight budgets, and leading through tough times.
I know costs are up. I feel the squeeze too. As your County Commissioner, I’ll demand responsible spending, expand access to healthcare, and protect your tax dollars so that our communities can thrive.
From day one, I will lead through experience, fighting for all of us.”
Amanda currently serves as the Co-Founder of CoACT North Texas, a nonprofit that fosters innovation through human-centered design for nonprofits and businesses. As a respected civic leader, nonprofit executive, and advocate for economic mobility, she has led major initiatives in housing, workforce development, small business growth, health access, and community wealth building across North Texas. She knows firsthand what happens when systems fail families, and has the strong leadership experience to fight to make those systems work for everyone.
Amanda’s campaign is grounded in her lived experience and her unwavering belief that every family in Tarrant County deserves safety, stability, and a fair chance at success. She carries the voices of the communities she serves with her, and she is ready to serve with integrity, compassion, and a relentless focus on results.
