Amber Gardner is an experienced professional in the world of digital media and viral marketing with emphasis on graphic design and writing. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Marketing from Brooklyn College, the New York native moved to Chicago to further hone her craft and pursue her career-related goals in a fresh new city.

The products of Gardner's creative talents range from an extensive portfolio in graphic design to published clips in various newspapers and magazines in the New York metropolitan area. A multitalented self-starter, Gardner has contributed her digital expertise to ESPN, MTV Networks, NARAL, Brooklyn College, and independent recording artist, TOY!!!

The concept of new media is not new to this veteran Internet mogul. At age 13, when the Internet was just beginning to flourish, she founded a newsletter that at its peak was mailed to over 10,000 members.

Years later, Gardner shows no signs of slowing down.

She was inducted into esteemed honor societies including The Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa International Honor Society. Additionally, she received the Marge Magner Internship Honoraria in 2008 and made Dean's List eight semesters in a row.

Besides academic achievement, Gardner also held leadership positions in several student organizations at Brooklyn College. These organizations included the Business Leadership Society (Executive Vice President) and Students 4 Students. Prior to her studies at Brooklyn College, Gardner obtained a supplementary Associate of Arts degree in Performance Arts from Kingsborough Community College.

Gardner currently works at ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago as Website Coordinator where she aims to bring Web 2.0 technologies to the forefront. She also freelances in digital media.