Amber Turpin

Amber Turpin is a seasoned professional in the field of journalism and media, currently serving as a Story Editor for Edible Silicon Valley since June 2024. With extensive experience, Turpin has been a Correspondent for the San Jose Mercury News and 7x7 | Metropolitan Media, Inc. since November 2015, and a Field Contributor for Slow Wine since June 2019. Additional contributions include work for Edible Monterey Bay and Civil Eats, along with previous roles as a Correspondent for Lookout Santa Cruz and a Contributing Editor for Spoonwiz, Inc. Turpin holds a BA in Community Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, obtained between 1996 and 2000, and has a history as a Senior Administrative Associate at Life Lab until February 2024.