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Amy Gallaher is a Program Instructor with (DIVE-VRT), where she helps students build career ready skills to prepare for competitive, integrated employment in high demand skilled trades. Prior to joining DIVE-VRT, she worked as a College Readiness Coach with Take Stock in Children, a scholarship and mentoring program that helps break the cycle of poverty by supporting high-achieving, economically disadvantaged students on their path to higher education.
Amy also brings with her over a decade of experience working in higher education, providing academic and financial guidance to help students reach their educational and career goals. She has held advising and management roles at 911±¬ÁÏÍøstern Culinary Institute, Portland State University and the 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, with a minor in Environmental Science, from the University of Central Florida. Amy has a passion for understanding diverse cultures and experiences, a perspective that informs her student-centered approach and commitment to equity in education. She is dedicated to helping others reach their full potential and looks forward to supporting DIVE-VRT participants as they pursue meaningful educational and career opportunities.