Women in Leadership Program Advisor Member

Amber Read

Active Term: 10/2025 - 10/2026

Areas of Expertise

• Inspiring Emotional Intelligence
  
• Mentoring and Building a Culture of Mentorship
• Advocacy, Actions & Accountability
• Driving Ideas, Intellectual Growth & Transformation
• Transformational Vs. Transactional Leadership
• Organizational Leadership & Cultural Diversity

COO/GM

Piedmont Driving Club

Amber Read is the General Manager/COO of Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, overseeing operations across two properties and leading a team of 350 employees. She contributes at both the local and national levels in the private club industry and is a strong advocate for advancing women in leadership. As a supporter of the Fierce & Fearless initiative, Amber is passionate about intentional cultural growth, mentoring, and creating opportunities for future leaders. She brings her operational expertise, strategic insight, and people-first philosophy to her advisory role with the University of North Georgia’s Women in Leadership Program.

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