Amy is a social researcher who currently works for WESTIR Ltd. WESTIR Ltd, which stands for Western Sydney Regional Information and Research Service, provides social research and data support to the community services sector. She is active in several community-based initiatives, including the Western Sydney Committee of the Social Impact Measurement Network of Australia (SIMNA).

Before becoming a social researcher, Amy was a community development officer and planner in local government. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health), a Master of Social Change and Development and is currently undertaking a Diploma of Business (Governance) through the Institute of Community Directors Australia.