Amber Vlangas is a veteran, a member of a system-impacted family, a civil rights activist, survivor of sexual harm, & an advocate of re-imagining how we address crime &  seek justice in America.  She is a founding member of Restorative Action Alliance & works with the ACLU. As a restorative circles practitioner, she strongly believes in the power of human connections & effective storytelling to create positive change. 

Amber is a frequent speaker & panelist for presentations that explore the collateral consequences of criminal convictions & public registries, & the co-host of the podcast, Amplified Voices. Ms. Vlangas is prominent thought-leader on several platforms including Twitter, & maintains a personal website at Amber Speaks Up.