Amber is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with more than 15 years of post-registration experience across diverse clinical and strategic environments. Her professional background includes work in inpatient and forensic mental health services, as well as roles in practice education, service leadership, and national workforce development. Alongside her nursing qualification, Amber holds a PGCert in Clinical Neuroscience and an MSc in Psychiatric Research.

As the RCN's Professional Lead for Mental Health, Amber helps shape the organisation's mental health nursing practice portfolio, contributes to policy development, and supports professional learning and workforce development opportunities. She works closely with members, professional forums, and external stakeholders to champion the voice of mental health nursing and influence improvements in practice, education and workforce policy.

Amber is passionate about the integral role that mental health nurses play in improving the lives of people with mental health problems.