Amber grew up in Northern California before making Portland her home over two decades ago. Her nonprofit career started as a volunteer at In Other Words, a historic community center, where she eventually served as Co-Director. In this leadership role, she helped establish a successful monthly giving program and launched a free community library focused on feminist social justice literature.

Building on this experience, Amber transitioned fully into development operations at Mercy Corps, eventually assisting with essential data preparation for an eventual CRM migration at Stanford Children’s Hospital. Amber brings a versatile combination of operational support skills and a deep commitment to mission-driven work, focusing on efficiency and effective organizational support for positive social impact.

In her free time, Amber enjoys volunteering with wildlife, birding, crafting, and hanging out with her pack of rescue animals.

Amber joined Seeding Justice in December 2025.