Amber Fullwood is a social worker from New York City with professional experience in child welfare, education, and direct practice. She is passionate about supporting children and families as they navigate complex systems, overcome barriers and work toward breaking cycles of generational trauma. Her extensive work in the field has provided her with a firsthand understanding of the challenges families can face when navigating systems designed to support them. These experiences have reinforced Ambers beliefs that effective social work begins with relationships, trust, and genuine commitment to meeting people where they are.
Amber is excited to bring her real-world experiences into the classroom and help students make meaningful connections between social work theory and the people and communities they will ultimately serve. She is especially passionate about mentorship and encouraging students as they develop their professional identities. Amber wants her students to feel challenged, supported, and inspired to think critically about the profession and the impact they can have.
Amber’s faith is an important part of who she is and how she approaches both her personal and professional life. She believes in following God as her guide and recognizes him as being at the center of all things. While honoring the diverse beliefs and perspectives of the individuals and communities she serves, Amber strives to lead with compassion, humility, integrity, and a spirit of service.
Outside of social work, Amber enjoys spending time with her dog and her partner while exploring new hobbies and experiences. She particularly enjoys cooking and curating new recipes to share with her loved ones. She believes there is something special about bringing people together around food and creating moments of meaningful connection. Whether Amber is in the classroom, working alongside families, or spending time with the people she loves, she values authenticity, creativity, and creating spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and seen."