Laken Amberg

GEN1 & Medicaid innovation

Leading MB3's GEN1 transition-age stabilization initiative, Med Vault, and Medicaid 1115 waiver work.

SLCM Neighbor Network & MB3

Led UX research for residents facing eviction, creating the Environmental Sensitivity Score and the KYnship stabilization pilot. Completed bio-psycho-social assessments for 215 people leaving incarceration. Tru Self named a top-3 finalist for a Midwest venture studio.

Director of Advancement

Led donor and sales strategy for a national youth mental health nonprofit, including a brand partnership and a new $50K annual revenue stream. Tru Self accepted into a competitive Alaska startup accelerator.

Recover Alaska

Grant-funded research on peer support specialist identity and wellness, followed by an innovation contract for SWOT analysis and resource mapping. Built The Founders Economy framework.

UX research & design

Master's-level training in research methodology, data architecture, and human-centered design.

Founded Tru Self Inc.

A recovery platform connecting patients, caseworkers, and peer support after inpatient treatment.

10,000+ treatments

Closed the clinic during COVID after more than 10,000 treatments.

Workers' compensation pathway

Contracted directly with workers' compensation as a massage therapy provider, opening a new reimbursement pathway for the profession.

Founded Bodyworks Therapy Inc.

Built and ran a clinical practice focused on chronic pain and injury recovery.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Specialized in myofascial release and structural integration, and developed safety policies for treating youth athletes.