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Executive Director
Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Brilliant Social Change Agent

In Amy’s 20 years of leadership, alongside a community who has rallied with her, she has uplifted and amplified the voices of the burn community, a group that has often been dismissed or underestimated. Her staunch support for those in the burn community, and her unwavering commitment and dedication to advocating for fire prevention, has changed the lives of thousands.

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