Communications & Place Marketing Expert; Editor in Chief at Livability.com; Host of "Inside America's Best Cities" Podcast; Talent Attraction Speaker

Chattanooga, TN, USA
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Amanda Ellis Biography

Amanda Ellis is a communications professional and the editor in chief of Livability.com, a digital platform focused on America's small to mid-sized cities. In this role, Ellis leads content strategy and brand voice, reaching millions of visitors annually with information about small-to-medium-sized cities and their appeal as places to live. She leverages experience in public relations and economic development to position Livability as a resource in talent attraction and economic development.

Before joining Livability, Ellis developed expertise in communications and public relations at a boutique PR agency and spent nearly eight years with the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce in Chattanooga, Tennessee. At the Chamber, Ellis served as lead writer and editor for the region's largest business organization, supporting awareness initiatives that resulted in significant audience engagement. She also served as president of the Public Relations Society of America Lookout Chapter and as editor in chief of Business Trend, the Chamber's online and print publication covering regional businesses, economic development news, and workplace insights.

At Livability, Ellis extends her influence beyond editorial work. As host of the "Inside America's Best Cities" podcast, she explores topics related to talent attraction, economic development, and community impact. She also directs Livability Media's industry content for chamber, economic development, and talent attraction professionals, including the "Inside America's Best Cities" podcast, the "Let's Talk Talent" newsletter, and research on American relocation trends. Her editorial approach is data-driven, exemplified by Livability's annual "Top 100" list of small to mid-sized cities.

Ellis is a frequent speaker on place marketing, talent attraction, and community development. She presents Livability's research findings and trends in talent attraction and retention at events such as the Talent Connect Summit in Overland Park, Kansas, which gathers workforce development professionals. Ellis draws on national and local survey data to discuss community strategies for talent challenges and the factors influencing relocation decisions. She also leads sessions on marketing strategies for communities and hosts webinars on the evolving landscape of talent attraction, supporting economic developers, chambers, and community leaders.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Amanda Ellis Speaking Topics

  • Community Talent Attraction

  • Community Pride

Amanda Ellis Videos

Insights & Practices to Market Your Community: Amanda Ellis, Livability

Insights & Practices to Market Your Community: Amanda Ellis, Livability

Looking for new ways to tell your community’s story? Amanda Ellis, Editor and Chief of Livability has ideas and the data to back them up. Hear...

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