Amy has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where she became addicted to news, first as a reporter then as a news editor for the UWM Post. After graduation, she covered civic, police and school news for Menomonee Falls, Sussex, Lannon and Lisbon as a reporter for Community Newspapers, Inc.

After a hiatus from the profession to raise kids and experience life, she returns to community news writing for Waukesha Patch.

 "I love Waukesha, my adopted hometown for the past 10 years. I’m fascinated by its strong community identity and look forward to watching it overcome challenges, change and grow.”

When not working on her column, Amy keeps busy by working part-time; volunteering at church and with school organizations; keeping physically active with tennis and tae kwon do; and being a full-time parent.