Women in Leadership Advisory Member

Amber Hughes

Active Term: 07/2025 - 07/2026

Areas of Expertise

• Work-Life Balance
  
• Mentoring and Building a Culture of Mentorship

Program Manager

Ampact

Amber is a dedicated education advocate and nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience in community engagement and program development. A proud AmeriCorps alum, she has worked across schools, nonprofits, and a county library system to expand educational access and build strong community partnerships. She currently serves as a Lead Program Manager with Ampact, supporting education-focused AmeriCorps programs in southern Minnesota.

Amber holds degrees in Corrections, Sociology, and a master's in Educational Leadership from Minnesota State University. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, photography, hiking, golfing, volunteering, and spending time with her husband, Tyler, and their dog, Tikka.

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