TO: University of Idaho Employees
FROM: Scott Green, President
DATE: Feb. 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Hired
I am pleased to announce the selection of Amy Lientz as assistant vice president, Alumni Relations. The appointment is effective Monday, April 11.
Amy is a North Idaho native who is coming to us from Idaho National Laboratory where she is the senior director of supply chain energy programs. This role includes communications, project management, strategic planning and public affairs initiatives involving extensive collaboration.
Amy earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Boise State University and a master’s degree in industrial technology from the University of Idaho. She has been an enthusiastic U of I volunteer and partner for many years, serving on the U of I Alumni Association board of directors, College of Engineering advisory board, McClure Center on Public Policy advisory board and R1 research initiative working group, among other groups.
Her board and volunteer service have built partnerships and made an impact throughout Idaho for organizations including Idaho Public Television, Idaho Technology Council, Idaho Falls City Club, The Nature Conservancy in Idaho and Idaho Business for Education.
Amy replaces Kathy Barnard, who retired from the position at the end of 2021.
Thank you to the search committee, led by Associate Vice President for Development Ben McLuen, and included representatives from faculty and staff, the U of I Alumni Association and U of I Foundation Advisory Board.
Please help me welcome Amy to the Vandal Family.
Scott Green
President
president@uidaho.edu
uidaho.edu/president