Amber is the Program Director for the Center for the Study of Obesity. She possesses expertise is in planning and implementing public services and programs, especially for children.
A native Arkansan, Amber completed her undergraduate studies in Public Administration at the University of Central Arkansas and was a Norbert O. Schedler Honors College scholar. Amber then served as a Children, Youth, and Families Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines for three years.
Amber earned her master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Georgia and then worked as a civilian for the Georgia Department of Defense. During her tenure, she served in multiple leadership positions, including as the Deputy Director for Milledgeville Youth ChalleNGe Academy and a Program Consultant for the State Personnel Office.
Education
2016 Master of Public Administration, University of Georgia
2010 B.S. Public Administration, University of Central Arkansas