Future 15: Amanda Aubry

These award recipients and finalists will be recognized in March at the Future 15 and Young Professional Awards event, and will also be featured in stories in the Press Times each week leading up to the event.

This week, get to know Future 15 award winner Amanda Aubry.

A De Pere High School Graduate, Amanda Aubry’s professional life has brought her back to her hometown after pursuing degrees at UW-Oshkosh and Concordia University.

“In the past six months, I have been blessed to pursue a professional goal of mine, grant writing and philanthropy,” Aubry said. “In September, I joined the amazing team at House of Hope as their Grants Coordinator. I am energized by the innovative and adaptable work the team does to support our youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Brown County.”

And it’s not just at House of Hope that Aubry is serving the community, but at several other area organizations as well.

“Currently, I serve as secretary of the Brown County Homeless and Housing Coalition and contribute to Achieve Brown County’s Board Development Committee and the Family and Childcare Resources of N.E.W. Parent and Community Advisory Committee.”

Aubry said she is able to support others only because she herself is supported by her family.
“Personally, I am able to be my authentic self because of the support I have from my fiancé, Lola, and step-son, Jackson. As a family we strive to not just support each other, but support our community,” Aubry said. “My family has always been a great support to me. From traveling across the Midwest for basketball tournaments in my childhood, to volunteering at various events with me now in the community or through my employment, I have been so privileged with a great support system.”

It’s that support system that inspires Aubry to give back.

“As I grew up, I was drawn to opportunities to support others in the same way I was supported,” she said. “As a case manager, I was first exposed to homelessness in Brown County. There are many stigmas and assumptions about those that are experiencing homelessness and to work with people who had experienced homelessness for several years, hearing their stories and walking alongside them as they moved forward, was powerful… One of my first volunteer opportunities, in my teenage years, was at Aurora hospital. I would read or simply spend time with patients in long term care and bring received cards and flowers to patients. Seeing how much even the smallest amount of support impacted someone, began my passion for serving others.”

In addition to family, Aubry said she has had many coaches, supervisors and mentors that have served as role models and supported her in her professional journey.

“I have been uplifted by so many people in my life…” she said. “Those that are impactful to me have always accepted me for who I am fully and pushed me to have confidence and belief in my own abilities as well as who I am as a human being.”

Moving forward, Aubry plans to continue focusing on “leadership that blends strategy, compassion and measurable community impact.”

“I am genuinely excited about this next chapter of my career at House of Hope, where I have the opportunity to contribute at both a systems level and human level,” she said. “Stepping into a grant management and philanthropy role allows me to strengthen the sustainability of programs that directly support young parents and children, while also building partnerships that expand resources across the community. I see this work as more than funding programs. It is about shaping long-term solutions, strengthening collaboration among service providers, and ensuring that innovative, effective programs have the support they need to grow… Long term, I hope to continue growing as a nonprofit leader who helps organizations build strong programs, develop future leaders, and create pathways to stability for young people and families. I want my career to reflect not only professional growth, but lasting impact for the community I call home.

Aubry said she is especially interested in being a part of the solution to end youth homelessness in the greater Green Bay area.

“I have seen firsthand how instability during adolescence and young adulthood can alter the trajectory of a person’s life,” she said. “I also know how powerful early intervention, safe housing, and consistent support can be in changing that story. Being in a role where I can help secure resources, strengthen systems, and advocate for youth-centered solutions feels both meaningful and aligned with my purpose.”

Meaningful work that aligns with your values, Aubry said, is something she would recommend those just starting out in their careers look out for.

“You can learn skills, but purpose is what will carry you through,” she said. “Some of your most meaningful growth will come from roles and projects that feel uncomfortable at first. Learn from everyone, show up with integrity and be the kind of teammate people trust. Measure success by impact, not just income and promotions. Lastly, if your work helps someone feel safer, stronger or more helpful, you are building something that matters.”