Amanda Burkett
Associate Director
Amanda Burkett is the Associate Director of Operations for UF/IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations, where she leads key operational functions supporting the statewide mission of UF/IFAS. She oversees real estate and lease management, asset tracking, space reporting, compliance, and risk mitigation, while also driving strategic planning and process improvement efforts. With more than 15 years of experience in fiscal management, human resources, and business administration, Amanda brings a strong foundation in operational excellence and institutional effectiveness.
She works closely with leadership and units across the state to align operations with long-term goals, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. Since joining UF/IFAS in 2014, Amanda has remained committed to collaborative leadership and service-oriented problem-solving.
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Contact
IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations
Building 0124
1390 Date Palm Dr.
Gainesville, FL 32612
Phone: (352) 294-3827
Email: awheatley@ufl.edu