Amber was born in Anchorage and grew up in Spokane, Washington. She gave her life to God at a young age and felt called to youth ministry at the age of 17.  Amber graduated from Northwest Nazarene University in 2009 with a degree in Christian Ministries focusing specifically on youth ministry.  Her passion is working with youth and their families.  Some of her hobbies are camping, traveling, movies, and hanging out with friends and family.