Amber Brown-Kelly

Amber Brown-Kelly is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in project coordination and advocacy within the arts and youth services sectors. Currently serving as a Project Coordinator at Arts Ed Newark, Amber oversees the Arts Ambassadors program, supporting Newark parents and caregivers in advocating for arts education in public schools. As an Advocacy Counselor and Program Associate at the Urban League of Essex County, Amber recruits and provides case management for justice-involved youth, enhancing program processes for improved client tracking. Previous roles include managing client intake and career counseling at Newark Youth One-Stop Career Center, leading financial literacy programs for youth, and various internship positions focused on social media and event coordination. Amber holds a Bachelor's degree in Africana Studies from Rowan University and completed a study abroad program at the University of Kent.