Amber Hartley is an experienced and knowledgeable professional in the areas of strategy, operations, innovation, business development, patents, and contract negotiation. With over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology, high technology, and healthcare industries, Amber has a deep understanding of the complex interaction between these fields. She has a broad knowledge base and brings best practices from different industries to develop growth strategies and execute on strategic plans. Amber is known for her active listening, collaborative negotiation, and facilitated design thinking skills, which uncover unseen opportunities. Her passion is to create a culture of honesty, mutual respect, and accountability both within an organization and external partnerships. Amber holds a BS in Animal Physiology & Neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego, and an MBT in Biotechnology & Business from San Jose State University.

Amber has held various positions in different organizations, such as Chief Strategy Officer at BurstIQ, Business Development & Marketing Consultant at Precision Profile, Inc., Wicked Problem Lead at 10.10.10, and System Director, Operations and Strategy at CHI Institute for Research and Innovation. She has also worked as an Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships at CHI Institute for Research and Innovation, Licensing Specialist at Affymetrix, Business Development & Licensing Manager at Palm, Inc., Teaching Assistant at San Jose State University, Business Development Associate (Internship) at Cepheid, Research Associate at Arbor Vita Corporation, Independent Researcher at Bodega Marine Laboratory, and Independent Contractor at National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).