Amber James is an experienced professional specializing in community and stakeholder engagement, currently serving as a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor at Unitywater since July 2023. Previously, Amber held the position of Senior Consultant at Fresh PR & Marketing from October 2012 to June 2023, and founded Amber James Consulting, managing operations from October 2008 to October 2012. Prior roles include Communications Manager at Reed Property Group and Communications Specialist at Sunshine Coast Council. Amber began their career as a Marketing Communications Specialist at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts with a triple major from the University of Southern Queensland, an Advanced Certificate in Engagement and Facilitation from the International Association of Public Participation, a Certificate IV in Project Management from the Australian Institute of Management, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from TAFE Queensland East Coast. Amber also completed the Company Director Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2019.