# @jacksonstateu on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DHO7roJxZyt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27422729-jacksonstateu-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-03-15T20:25:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) — https://gondola.cc/JacksonStateU

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#WomensHistoryMonth: Amber Williams is a visionary entrepreneur, industrial engineer and technologist focused on STEM and workforce development. As founder and CEO of Circa81 Design, a Native American woman-owned firm, she leads projects in design, engineering and construction management, working with Native American tribes, the federal government and private enterprises. Her current research explores precision technology for farmers, helping improve water management in agricultural communities by developing data-driven irrigation solutions.

A citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Williams has built a career in industries where women, particularly women of color, are underrepresented, including engineering, construction and technology. She integrates design thinking and technical expertise into her leadership approach, developing innovative solutions that merge efficiency with sustainability.

Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication with a minor in marketing from Jackson State University, where she was a scholarship athlete on the women’s golf team. During her time as a team member, JSU won the SWAC Division Championship each year from 2000 to 2003. She credits her experience as a student-athlete with shaping her leadership skills and resilience. She later earned a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management and a master’s degree in industrial, manufacturing and systems engineering, specializing in cyber-physical systems, at Wichita State University. Williams is also a member of the Beta Kappa Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Through her work, she is driving innovation in engineering and technology while paving the way for more women to succeed in male-dominated industries. Her career reflects the versatility and influence of JSU alumni, demonstrating how education and innovation can intersect to drive meaningful change. #JSUAlums

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