Since 2015, Amber has enjoyed the challenging and fulfilling work of serving over 22,000 San Diegans and their families as Chief Human Resources Officer for Vista Hill Foundations. Prior to this role, Amber spent four years pursuing her passion for customer service as Vice President of Human Resources for West Coast Hooters Restaurants. She also spent six years in education as Director of Employment Services for the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, and early in her career as Human Resources Director for a Starwood Hotel and Benefits Manager for Ace Parking Management.
Amber holds a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. She received her MBA from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cal State San Marcos.
Amber has pursued her love of education and calling for community impact by teaching college classes in Human Resources, Business and Hospitality at Chapman University, Brandman University, San Diego University for Integrative Studies, and currently for National University in the HR program.
Amber joined Kitchens for Good because she experienced first-hand that steady employment can be the foundation for the rest of your life. Amber believes in the mission of Transforming Lives Through Culinary Arts, and that teaching job skills is giving the gift of a brighter future.