Dr. Amber Banks is Founder and CEO of the Center for Trust and Transformation (CTT) and the Founder of Trust Compass Studio, applying over twenty years of social justice leadership to advance trust and repair as the foundation for social justice. Her journey from a Special Education teacher in Los Angeles to leader in social justice has consistently affirmed relationships as essential for transformation. Her groundbreaking doctoral research offers a fresh take on trust and solidarity, particularly from marginalized perspectives. Through CTT, Dr. Banks provides coaching, facilitation, and strategic advising to help social sector leaders build trust to advance joy, justice, and liberation. She holds a PhD in Education Leadership (University of Washington), a Bachelor's in Journalism (Boston University), and certifications as a Healing Centered Coach and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy. Dr. Banks is also a Pahara Institute and Mosaic Changemakers Fellow. She is also on the board of Groundswell Fund. Dr. Banks loves to dream of what’s possible when we work together from a place of trust and healing.