Amanda Bettis

Mandie is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who has been a valued member of the KidsLink team since 2019. Prior to joining KidsLink, she spent 10 years as a nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital, where she developed a strong clinical foundation and a deep commitment to caring for children and their families across a wide range of needs.

Her professional focus is pediatric neurobehavioral care, with particular expertise in working with children with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and mental health diagnoses. She is especially passionate about understanding each child as an individual and tailoring care to support their unique strengths, challenges, and developmental goals. In 2024, she became certified as a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist, further expanding her ability to provide thoughtful, comprehensive mental health care within the primary care setting.

Mandie is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach and her dedication to building strong, trusting relationships with both children and families. She believes collaboration and education are essential parts of care and works closely with families to ensure they feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their child’s journey.

She truly loves her work and finds great fulfillment in every aspect of it, even the challenges. Being able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families is what drives her every day, and she feels honored to be part of their care and growth.