Amy Burkhardt ’99, CFRE, CSPG, currently serves as the Executive Director of Planned Philanthropy at Berea College. She grew up in Estill County, Kentucky and graduated from Berea College with degrees in sociology and communication. Highlights from her student experience include demonstrating broom making in Japan, as part of her labor experience, and dancing at a Danish princess’s wedding in Denmark, as part of a study abroad experience through the Berea College Country Dancers.

Since graduating, Amy has had a thriving career in philanthropy for more than 20 years. Returning to Berea in 2018, she loves connecting supporter’s philanthropic goals with the College’s mission. She is a proud member of the Second Century Club, the Berea Partners, the Libby Culbreth Society, and the Great Commitments Society. She is also a former member of the Berea College Alumni Executive Council.