Amber Goodwin

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  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law

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    Board Member

    Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence

    - Present 2 years 3 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence is a grassroots movement of educators across America whose mission is to elevate stories of gun violence in schools and communities in order to influence policies and Americans at large to make us safer.

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    Alumni Association Board of Directors

    Mitchell Hamline School of Law

    - Present 1 year 3 months

    Education

    The Mitchell Hamline Alumni Association promotes relationships among alumni, and between alumni and Mitchell Hamline and current students. It does this through encouraging alumni to attend CLEs and events (such as the Alumni Golf Tournament and the Women in Law Tea), to support students by volunteering as mentors, speakers, mock interviewers, and more, and to support the school through financial contributions. Membership in the association is automatic upon graduation and is absolutely free…

    The Mitchell Hamline Alumni Association promotes relationships among alumni, and between alumni and Mitchell Hamline and current students. It does this through encouraging alumni to attend CLEs and events (such as the Alumni Golf Tournament and the Women in Law Tea), to support students by volunteering as mentors, speakers, mock interviewers, and more, and to support the school through financial contributions. Membership in the association is automatic upon graduation and is absolutely free. The association is led by the Mitchell Hamline Alumni Board, whose current members are listed below.

  • Secretary

    Austin Black Lawyers Association

    - Present 1 year 1 month

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    In 1973, there were a total of fifteen African American lawyers practicing in the Austin area. That year a number of those lawyers came together and organized a support group for the African American lawyers to address issues that were essential to their legal and professional development and the lack of opportunities. In 1979, the support group formally became known as the Austin Black Lawyers Association (ABLA).

    Since this humble beginning, ABLA has grown significantly and is now an…

    In 1973, there were a total of fifteen African American lawyers practicing in the Austin area. That year a number of those lawyers came together and organized a support group for the African American lawyers to address issues that were essential to their legal and professional development and the lack of opportunities. In 1979, the support group formally became known as the Austin Black Lawyers Association (ABLA).

    Since this humble beginning, ABLA has grown significantly and is now an affiliate organization of the Austin Bar Association consisting of lawyers within Austin and its surrounding communities.As a growing organization, for almost four decades, ABLA has been at the forefront of Austin’s legal community.

  • Member of the Board of Advisors

    Leaders We Deserve

    - Present 1 year

    Politics

    Leaders We Deserve is a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young progressives to Congress and State Legislatures across the country to help defeat the far-right agenda and advance a progressive vision for the future. Our mission is to identify and elect more trailblazers – youthful, audacious, and charismatic leaders who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. We pledge to stand with them, equipping their campaigns with the tools to succeed: from fundraising and messaging to…

    Leaders We Deserve is a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young progressives to Congress and State Legislatures across the country to help defeat the far-right agenda and advance a progressive vision for the future. Our mission is to identify and elect more trailblazers – youthful, audacious, and charismatic leaders who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. We pledge to stand with them, equipping their campaigns with the tools to succeed: from fundraising and messaging to scheduling and budgeting. We’ll raise the banner of their cause, rallying funds online and in person.

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    Gun Violence Prevention Task Force- Chair

    City of Austin

    - 1 year 1 month

    Human Rights

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    Board of Directors

    Annie's List

    - 2 years 1 month

    Politics

    In the last 15 years, we have recruited, trained and supported progressive women seeking office at both the state and local levels. During this time we have raised $15+ million to support these women and have helped them win more than 100 races. We are committed with dollars and time to our candidates. We fundraise, walk city blocks knocking on doors, hold training sessions, drive voters to the polls and make phone calls on their behalf. https://annieslist.com/about/what-we-do/

  • Ambassador

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    - Present 8 years 5 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The National Museum of African American History and Culture will be a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives and how it helped us shape this nation. A place that transcends the boundaries of race and culture that divide us, and becomes a lens into a story that unites us all. Opening September 24, 2016, the museum is under construction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on a five-acre tract…

    The National Museum of African American History and Culture will be a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives and how it helped us shape this nation. A place that transcends the boundaries of race and culture that divide us, and becomes a lens into a story that unites us all. Opening September 24, 2016, the museum is under construction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on a five-acre tract adjacent to the Washington Monument.

  • Board Member

    East Austin YMCA

    - 1 year 1 month

    Social Services

Honors & Awards

  • Walker's Legacy Power50 Women

    Walker's Legacy Foundation

    http://www.walkerslegacy.com/names-announced-for-walkers-legacy-2016-power-50/

  • Personal Democracy Forum Google Fellowship Award

    Personal Democracy Forum

    https://personaldemocracy.com/pdf-2013-google-fellowship-application

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