About Amber
About Amber Concepcion
Centre County Commissioner, former school board president, and lifelong resident of Centre County.
Amber Concepcion is a Centre County native. She returned home in 2007 to raise her family.
A graduate of State High, Amber earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Penn State and a master's degree in international politics, with a concentration in security studies, from Georgetown University.
She served eleven years on the State College Area School District Board of Directors, including nine years as board president. During that time, the district achieved financial stability and completed six major building projects to replace failing facilities.
In January 2023, Amber was appointed Centre County Commissioner to complete the term of Commissioner Michael Pipe, becoming the county's first female commissioner in nearly two decades. That November she was elected to a full term, and she continues to serve on the county Board of Commissioners today.
Amber and her husband live in State College, where they run a web design and development business.
- Years on the SCASD Board
- 11
- Years on the SCASD Board
- Years as Board President
- 9
- Years as Board President
- Major building projects completed
- 6
- Major building projects completed
- Female commissioner in 19 years
- 1st
- Female commissioner in 19 years
Frequently asked
Who is Amber Concepcion?
Amber Concepcion is a Centre County Commissioner and a Centre County native. She previously served eleven years on the State College Area School District Board of Directors, nine of them as board president.
What is Amber Concepcion's background and education?
Amber is a graduate of State High. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Penn State and a master's degree in international politics with a concentration in security studies from Georgetown University.
When did Amber Concepcion become a Centre County Commissioner?
Amber was appointed Centre County Commissioner in January 2023 to complete the term of Commissioner Michael Pipe, becoming the first female Centre County commissioner in nearly 20 years. She was elected to a full term in November 2023.
What are Amber Concepcion's priorities?
Her priorities are strengthening emergency services across the county, supporting small businesses and farms, improving rehabilitation programs to reduce repeat offenses, and securing ballot access for every eligible voter.