About Amber McReynolds

Amber brings a depth of knowledge and practical expertise, empowering individuals and corporations to take action and be a catalyst for strengthening democracy in an engaging and equitable way.

Amber McReynolds is one of the country’s leading experts on election administration and policy, and co-author of the book “When Women Vote”. In 2021, Amber was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as a Governor on the United States Postal Service Board of Governors. She also works as an advisor and consultant to various national organizations focused on improving election systems and voter access policies. Amber serves on the National Council on Election Integrity and the National Task Force on Election Crises. Amber is the former Director of Elections for Denver, Colorado. During her time as an election official, she transformed the elections division into a national and international award-winning office. Amber was also the founding CEO for the National Vote At Home Institute and Coalition which worked to expand vote at home options and improve vote by mail systems.

 
 

Core beliefs about democracy

Democracy means “rule by the people.” A representative democracy, like the United States, has a system in which the people have the power to participate in decision making. Our democracy is designed to protect and uphold a number of values outlined in the United States Constitution including life, liberty, justice, equality, and truth.

However, the health of a democracy is not a given. It is defined by several factors, including civic participation and elections.

With the understanding that free and fair elections are the lifeblood of a democracy, Amber’s work is driven by several core beliefs.

  • Election administration must be free from partisan politics – Helping voters cast ballots safely, securely, and accessibly shouldn’t be a political issue.

  • Election processes should be voter centric – Elections should be designed to minimize barriers for voters to participate in the democratic process. 

  • Elections must be secure – Fair, equitable, reliable, and accessible elections are reliant on transparent and secure processes.

  • Voter participation is critical – A vibrant democracy is a result of the voice of all Americans being heard through the voting process.