Amber received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Science from Alma College, in Michigan. She continued her education with Emergency Medical Technician training at Lansing Community College and is a licensed EMT.  Amber completed her Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Central Michigan University, located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Amber is certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants. She is an active member of the American Academy and the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, as well as the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Following her academic training, Amber worked in general surgery for three years, giving her clinical knowledge and a strong foundation that built her dermatology skills.  She is interested in all aspects of dermatology.  Amber joined the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, with office locations in Battle Creek, Jackson, and Kalamazoo in 2007.