Amber Montz Richard

 

Amber Richard serves as the Chief of Staff at the Eller College of Management. In this role, she focuses primarily on strategic engagement of stakeholders both internal and external to the Dean's Suite by facilitating dialogue, building consensus, and ensuring strategic messages resonate effectively with diverse constituencies.

She also teaches in the undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs at Eller, focusing on individual strategic business communication. She has advanced graduate degrees in business, educational technology, and law; she leverages the intersection of these disciplines to create innovative and compelling learning experiences that inspire transformational change. Richard's classroom is characterized by active inquiry, learner-centered explorations, and real-world application. Prior to her appointment with the University of Arizona, Richard served as an educator, consultant, manager and leader with top-tier business schools, education management companies, and a nonprofit service agency. Throughout her career, she has created and implemented creative solutions integrating sound learning theory, proven technology interventions, and evidence-based teaching practices. Richard is a former Eller Faculty Chair and Vice Chair.