Montgomery College Welcomes Two Members to the Board of Trustees
Prior to the beginning of the fall semester, Montgomery College welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees—the institution’s legal governing body comprised of 10 individuals appointed by the governor.
Trustee Lina Mekonnen
Lina Mekonnen is a biological science major at Montgomery College with aspirations to become a physician. Driven by a passion for science, service and community advocacy, she is committed to using education and leadership to create meaningful opportunities for students.
Mekonnen serves as president of Aid to Young Mothers and Children (AYMC), where she leads a dedicated group of volunteers. Guided by the belief that a mother is her child’s first educator, AYMC works to empower and support mothers in need to help them build brighter futures for themselves and their children. Mekonnen’s leadership helped the club earn the Montgomery College Quiet Influence Award.
In recognition of her academic excellence, she received the First-Year Chemistry Award in her first year at Montgomery College and the President’s Award for Academic Excellence during her senior year in high school.
As Student Trustee, Mekonnen will bring a student's voice to discussions and decisions that shape Montgomery College. She is committed to advocating for initiatives that promote student success and fostering an inclusive community where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
Trustee Amanda Fuchs Miller
Amanda Fuchs Miller was appointed to the Montgomery College Board of Trustees by Governor Wes Moore for a six-year term that began on July 1, 2026.
Miller is president of Seventh Street Strategies, a consulting firm that provides advocacy and policy support to higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations and foundations. She has more than three decades of experience working inside and outside of the government.
She served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs in the Office of Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education in the Biden-Harris Administration. She previously served in several senior positions in the U.S. Senate and served at the Department of Justice in the Obama Administration and at the White House in the Clinton Administration.
Miller is an adjunct professor at American University and has taught courses at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware. She graduated with a joint degree from Northwestern University School of Law (J.D.) and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government (MPA) and holds an B.A./B.S. from Boston University in political science and journalism.
She resides in Bethesda, Md. with her husband and two sons.