Amber Tarrac

Amber Tarrac is a Lecturer at the School of Public Affairs within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University. With over two decades of experience in local/state government and non-profit sectors, she specializes in economic development, workforce development, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She has administered over $22 million in small business and community grants and $15 million in workforce development contracts.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, San Diego State University
  • Master of Public Administration, San Diego State University

Her professional expertise spans grant management, community development, and non-profit sector leadership. She is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) at state and international levels, a bilingual Spanish speaker, and an active member of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California.

Amber previously held roles at the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, Employment Training Panel, and San Diego County, serving as a policy advisor. She also led the San Diego County Latino Association and contributed to professional development training for California counties.