Amber Concepcion returned to her hometown in Centre County in 2007 to raise her growing family in a strong, tight-knit community among beautiful outdoor places. Amber and her husband have three kids, a giant fluffy dog, and run their own business in State College.Amber earned a graduate degree in government from Georgetown University, a school focused on integrity and public service. After a maternity leave, Amber decided local government service was where she could do the most good. She has put her whole hart into that work ever since!Amber served for 11 years on the School Board for the State College Area School District, most of that time as Board President. In this role, she helped the district achieve financial stability as well as plan and complete six large building projects to replace failing facilities. Throughout her service, she consistently focused on the needs of all students, to best prepare them to thrive as adults.In January 2023, following her successful record in the school district, Amber was appointed to be a Centre County Commissioner to complete the term of Commissioner Michael Pipe (who is overseeing Public Safety for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania).