My name is Amber Brewer and I am 28 years old. In my free time I enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons, getting tattoo’s and traveling to different places to try the food. I love skulls, elephants and my favorite color is Teal. My job is very important to me. I am a Employment Specialist at Bello Machre. I help adults with disabilities find employment. My favorite part of my job is watching all of the individuals I work with become their own advocates and learn how to be themselves. I grew up in Manchester, MD and was part of the first class at Manchester Valley High School, Class of 2013. After high school I got my CNA and did home health care and then hospice care. After taking a break from health care for a little while a friend of mine messaged me and told me he found the perfect job for me. I have been with Bello Machre ever since. I am also a 988 Ambassador for Carroll County. I started doing this program this year because I believe it is a subject that should be talked about more. When I’m not at work I love to spend time with my boyfriend, my friends, family and of course my dog Jager. It truly is an honor to be apart of this project and I look forward to meeting more Faces of Westminster.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. Include your pets too!
I have an amazing support system of my mom Ann Marie, my dad Jim, my Brother Jimmy, sister in-law Deanna and my boyfriend of 5 years Tre. I cannot forget about my German Shepard, Jager, and our rescue puppy, Nico.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Before I started working at Bello Machre I worked in home health care and hospice. In the future I would like to see myself continuing to pursue my career with Bello Machre. What I love most about my job is seeing all of the individuals smile and helping them find their dream job.
Q: What is one of your favorite quotes or lines in a song and why does it resonate with you?
My favorite song lyrics are “Things are better if I stay” which is in Helena by My Chemical Romance. It resonates with me because no matter how bad life gets, it is better to be alive.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be nice to everyone because you never know what battles they are facing.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite places or events in our community?
Pride parade, I love the inclusiveness that Westminster has, I also enjoy going to play mini golf at Players.
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Westminster or looking to move to Westminster?
Check out main street, there are so many cool little shops and restaurants.
Q: What 3 words come to mind when you think of Westminster?
Diverse, Kind, Inclusive.
Q: What are some of your favorite hobbies or pastimes?
Dungeons and Dragons, Cooking and Swimming.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
I would rate the shopping in Westminster a 10 out of 10.
Q: What is one of your proudest accomplishments?
One of my proudest accomplishments would be overcoming my anxiety and starting a career where I am helping people.
Q: What is one thing on your bucket list?
Traveling to Egypt. I would love to see the pyramids.
Q: What would you buy/do if you won the lottery?
I would donate to my favorite non-profit and then I would buy a house with a yard for my dog.
Q: What is something even your family and friends may not know about you?
I am very transparent with my friends and family. I am pretty much an open book.
Q: What has been a challenge you have had to overcome? (life, school, work, family, health, etc)
A challenge I have overcome is last year my boyfriend of 5 years got deployed for 9 months across the planet. He did make it home safely but that was a very rough time.
Q: Who has been a hero in your life?
My Grandmother is my hero. She was one to help anyone and everyone and I would do anything to be like her.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where in Westminster would you meet for this lunch?
I would love to meet John Travolta. I would love to meet him and talk about his opinions about certain world topics. We would go to RockSalt because the food is amazing.
Q: How can our readers and I know if someone we come in contact with is a good connection for you or a good person for you to meet? Please include your website link if you have one!
I am very outgoing and a people person I would love to get to know anyone. A good connection is someone else who is open and easy going.
Q: Who is an interesting person in our community that you’ve met and deserves to be included in The Faces of Westminster MD project?
Todd Bonney, him and his wife have created their own respite farm. They are truly amazing people who continue to make a difference.
