Amber Ahonen

Amber Ahonen is a seasoned professional in community health and engagement, currently serving as a Community Engagement Specialist at Medica since June 2022. Prior experience includes roles such as Cancer Control Project Manager with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa from September 2020 to June 2022, where responsibilities encompassed managing CDC grant agreements and community cancer outreach. Previously, Amber worked at the Fond du Lac Reservation from June 2003 to October 2019 in various capacities, including Community Nutrition Educator and Health Educator, focusing on nutrition education and public health initiatives. Earlier roles also include Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Mash-ka-wisen and Family Advocate at Lakes and Pines Head Start. Amber holds a B.A.S. in Community Health from the University of Minnesota Duluth and an A.A. in General Studies from Itasca Community College.