The Workplace Culture & Innovation Strategist leaders trust
We help organizations evolve, fully engage their workforce, translate initiatives into measurable impact, and thrive sustainably in a changing world. Because if you’re not prioritizing and optimizing your workplace culture, you’ll lag behind competitors who are.
Expertise + empathy = exactly what your organization & people need
That open role that’s burning a hole in your organization’s progress? You need it filled by a people operations specialist who’s also passionate about making people feel valued, appreciated, and understood.
Someone whose finger is always on the pulse of workplace culture best practices, systems, and tools.
Who’ll care equally about achieving your business goals and listening to your teams concerns and ideas.
Someone who puts high ROI and employee retention and recruitment on the same priority level as their wellbeing.
You’ve been searching for this person you trust to excel in this role—and until you find them, we’re here to fill the gap.
The workplace culture consultant mid & large organizations trust
I’ve always been drawn to helping people navigate complexity. Translating tension into understanding and turning big culture goals into everyday behaviors that work for everyone.
That instinct to teach, build trust, and make growth accessible has shaped every step of my career.
It’s taken me from advocating for workplace equity with the Human Rights Campaign to driving international initiatives through NGO and UN collaborations, to consulting with organizations around the world on inclusion and leadership development.
Along the way, I’ve combined formal training — a Bachelor's in Conflict Resolution, a Masters in Adult Education, and an Executive Certificate from Georgetown University's Institution of Transformational Leadership — with the active pursuit of continued learning, including the SHRM-CP certification, to stay on the leading edge of people development.
Keeping closely attuned to the latest research and trends as workforce needs and human behavior continue to evolve.
Today, I design and facilitate programs that don’t just inform—they transform.
Helping leaders and teams create the structure, capacity, and confidence to grow together.
Trusted by
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tech
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Higher Education
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Finance
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Food & Beverage
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Healthcare
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Entertainment
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tech | Higher Education | Finance | Food & Beverage | Hospitality | Healthcare | Entertainment |
What accomplished leaders are saying about the Anomaly effect:
"Amber is one of the most impactful people that I have ever met. She has a way to captivate an audience through inclusive engagement and education. She has helped me to be a better leader by sharing her experiences and knowledge. Amber has helped our BRG become accountable, have set repeatable processes, and increased advocacy."
Krystalle Lassiter - Virginia
With Amber, your culture and leadership initiatives are in the right hands
Proven track record and hands-on experience:
I’ve successfully stepped into interim leadership roles and consulting projects across various industries. Restarting progress, replacing ambiguity with structure, and translating culture and workforce strategies from theory into actionable, measurable practice.
Global network and collaborative strength:
This is what takes Anomaly from just me to a stronger ‘we’. You get access to my global network of inclusion professionals, with an active communication pipeline of best practices and innovations. Allowing me to approach your organization’s challenges with a fresh, diverse perspective and tested solutions informed by a worldwide community, not just a single viewpoint.
Talk about human capital!
Become an anomaly in your industry with 48 years of diverse experience under your belt
It’ll take expertise from across countries, industries, and generations to bring your organization into the future of workplace culture and innovation.
That’s why, through Anomaly, I tap my global network of strategic partners with practical experience in tech, higher education, finance, food & beverage, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing.
I care deeply about your continued success, and I don’t want to just help your company grow.
I want to equip you with nearly 5 decades' worth of the knowledge I have access to, so your success never dies.
Our Partners
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Christian Felix
With 18 years in the field, Christian Felix, Founder & CEO of REIFY, has led strategic I&D initiatives at major companies, including CSW Associates, Speak By Design, Bi-Jingo, Steps, and NJSBA, and supported senior leaders through executive coaching and leadership development.
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Jeff Pagliano
Jeff Pagliano, Director of Training & Development for REIFY, has 20 years of experience designing interactive learning, and also currently delivers leadership best practices workshops for clients like Leaders in Sport and Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business.
I get your stalled initiatives moving again, and fill leadership gaps with unparalleled insight for as long as you need it
—with hands-on, deeply collaborative, goal-oriented interim leadership, strategic advisory, professional development training, workshops and leadership cohort programs.
Our Services
…and that’s not even the half of it.
We’re more than experts with practical experience. We’re here to expand your mindset and skills, so scaling and succeeding become second nature. To discover and benefit from everything we know and do…
At its core, Anomaly is about inviting you to question the familiar. Lean into discomfort with curiosity. And find empowerment in new ways of thinking.
Our Values
Our Services
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Curious exploration
We invite deep, intentional curiosity that goes beyond comfort zones, encouraging bold questions and open minds. True growth starts when we challenge assumptions and embrace new perspectives.
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Purposeful provocation
Provocation is a tool for awakening new awareness and sparking transformation. We use it deliberately and thoughtfully to challenge norms and inspire deeper reflection without alienation.
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Equitable accountability
Inclusion requires shared responsibility. We foster environments where accountability is embraced by all, ensuring commitments to equity are transparent, fair, and meaningful.
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Intentional courage
Being provocative means thoughtfully pushing boundaries with respect and care. I lead with courage to ignite meaningful dialogue and change, while creating a safe, supportive space where people can lean in.
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Clarity & systems leadership
We make complexity accessible by designing organized, sustainable systems that work for you. My guidance turns the unclear into digestible, actionable steps, empowering lasting progress rooted in practical solutions. I prioritize measurable impact (defining clear KPIs, tracking progress through meaningful metrics, and keeping ROI at the center) so every initiative not only works in theory, but proves its value in results.
My life from 5-9
Executive functioning and writing academic coach for high school students
Booking tickets to the newest A24 film
Planning my next international exploration
Fostering abandoned kittens
Work culture is critical to business success, so it’s time to put it back on the front burner
You bring the vision, we’ll bring the strategy and expertise.