Ambra (Amber) Aponte

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Stakeholders Relations Office
Bldg. 400C
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000

(631) 344-4056
aaponte@bnl.gov

Education | Appointments | Awards | Certifications

Education

• Hofstra University, Graduate School of Education, Adv. Certification, Secondary English, 2022;
• Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, M.A. Communication and Leadership Studies, 2018; Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association Honor Society;
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, B.A., English, 1999;
• University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland, 1996-1997;
• St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, 1992-1994.

Professional Appointments

• Member/Co-Chair, Safety Communications & Engagement Committee (2010-2024);
• Project Coordinator, Brookhaven National Laboratory Annual Site Environmental Report (2017-2023); 
• President, Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS) (2018-2019); 
• BWIS Officer of Communications (2016-present);
• Member, International Communication Association (2013-present);
• Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2024-present).

Awards & Recognition

Spotlight Award, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), in recognition of exceptional job performance, received in 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2023; Exceptional Service Award, BNL, 2007, for participation in the Brookhaven Advocacy Council.

Certifications

Court Appointed Special Advocate, New York State;

Secondary English Education, Hofstra University, 2022