Amber Johnson
Writer & Communications Specialist
• Food & Travel • Health & Wellness • Public Health
• Leadership • Women's Issues • Socio-Political Thought
• Communication Theory & Storytelling • Religion & Philosophy
Phone +1 406-594-2107
Email info.amberjohnson@gmail.com
Location Helena, MT 59624
LinkedIn • Instagram • Substack
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Resume Available Upon Request
ABOUT
Hi, I'm Amber! Born and raised in the northeastern corner of rural Wyoming, I have made Western Montana my home for the last eight years.
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A communications graduate of the University of Wyoming, I am a talented and versatile writer and communications specialist.
My career experience and expertise includes a combined twenty-two years in public health, board and executive leadership, health and wellness, yoga and dance, nonprofit management, gender-based violence response and prevention, international aid and development, and state and federal politics.
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A passionate foodie and world traveler, I love to be exploring new recipes in the kitchen and exploring new places around the country and the world. When not writing or cooking or dancing, I am a prolific reader and love to share my book suggestions and reviews on Goodreads.com.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Food & Travel. Passionate Foodie and World Traveler. Former Personal Chef and Recipe Developer. Traveled All 50 States. Lived Experience in Rural, Suburban, and Inner City America. Traveled to 25 Countries and Counting. Lived Abroad in Honduras and Indonesia. Exchange Student in Spain. Language School in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Student of Local Dance, Food, and Culture. Celebrates Cultural Exchange and Diversity. Loves Variety of Flavors, Wildlife, Architecture, and Customs Unique to Every People and Country.
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Health & Wellness. Highly Experienced Dance and Yoga Instructor. Teach 17 Varieties of Latin, Swing, and Country Dancing. 200 Hours YTT - Yoga Sculpt. 200 Hours YTT - Ashtanga Yoga. 200 Hours YTT - Power Yoga. 500 Hours YYT - Hatha Yoga. Mediation. Breathwork. Yoga Philosophy. Group Exercise Instructor. Former Personal Trainer (American Academy of Sports Science). Mental Health First Aid Certification. AED/First Aid Certification. Intuitive Eating Pro Certification.
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Leadership. Brave Leadership Certification. Former Nonprofit Board President, Vice President, and Social Chair. Ten Years Experience as Small Business Owner and Social Entrepreneur.
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Women's Issues. Seven Years Movement Work in Gender-Based Violence Response and Prevention. Crisis Advocacy Expert and Trainer - Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking. Economic Justice Specialization. First Responder Trainer - Police, Child Protective Services, SANE Nurses, etc. Specialized Training in Intersectional Oppressions - Racism and Homophobia. Volunteer Hotline Crisis Advocate.
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Socio-Political Thought. Former Senate Intern and Staffer in US Legislature. Certified Tour Guide at US Capitol Building and Former Tour Guide in Washington, DC. Tour Guide at Montana State Capitol Building. Campaign and Election Volunteer. Former Aid Worker and School Teacher in Honduras. Former Digital Nomad in Indonesia. Finished Travel to All 50 States in 2019.
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Communication Theory & Storytelling. Bachelors in Communications - University of Wyoming. Public Affairs Background. Workforce Trainer in Interpersonal Communication Skills. Student of Mythology and Metaphor. Trained in StoryBrand Marketing and the Seven Elements of Storytelling.
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Religion & Philosophy. Minor in Ethics - University of Wyoming. 700 Hours YTT - Yoga Philosophy. Former Protestant Worship Leader, College Pastor, and Missionary. Former Member of the National Association of Evangelicals. Current and Proud Apostate. Student of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Judaism, and Mormonism. Student of Eastern and Western Philosophers: Lao-Tzu, The Stoics, The Buddha, Viktor Frankl, Friedrich Nietzsche, Albert Einstein, and Many More.
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
Long-Form Essay - Wyoming Tough
Feature Story - Dance on the Gulch (pg 50)
​Copywriting - Comfort Food Without the Calories
Guest Blog Post - Religious Patriarchy and the Next Supreme Court
Board Blog Post - 2020 Reflections and Highlights
Op-Ed - History Has Its Eyes
COVID-19 Communications - Creativity in a Time of Uncertainty
Grant Narrative - Proactive Living Facility
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