Faculty

Amy Uber

Instructor of Economics

“As Ralph Waldo Emerson so perfectly states, “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Economics in action is a powerful tool that allows all who internalize it to make powerful choices. It is my goal to empower students in their learning to begin charting their own path and ultimately find their most adventurous journey and happiest destination. ”

Education

  • M.S., Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, 2014
  • M.P.S., International Agriculture and Rural Development, Cornell University, 2013
  • B.A., Intercultural Communication and Peacebuilding, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, 2009

Courses

  • Economics Minor: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics

Teaching Positions & Professional Experience

  • Joined Southern Virginia University faculty in 2025
  • U.S. Diplomat, represented the United States for Agriculture and Nutrition in Timor-Leste, USAID, 2022–25
  • Team Lead, Senior International Program Specialist, USDA, 2021–22
  • International Program Specialist, McGovern-Dole Food for Education, 2020
  • Branch Chief, Market Enforcement, The California Department of Food and Agriculture, 2019
  • Senior Agricultural Economist, The California Department of Food and Agriculture, 2013–19
  • Soil Health Instructor, DQ University, 2016
  • Research Assistant, Cornell University-System of Rice Intensification Institute, 2010–11
  • Head Teacher, International Language Programs (Ukraine), 2010

Scholarship & Creative Work

  • “Soil Health and Property Analysis,” 2024
  • Timor-Leste Country Overview, USAID, 2024
  • “A Household Level Analysis of Poverty and Food Security Characteristics During the 2007 Recession within New York City,” Cornell University, 2014
  • “Econutrition Strategy to Improve Food Security in Rural India,” Cornell University, 2013
  • “Evaluation of Nutrition and Agricultural Education within Food for Life Vrindavan Non-Profit and Recommendations,” Cornell University, 2013
  • “Cultural influencers in technology transfer for food security programming in Phnom Penh, Cambodia,” Brigham Young University–Hawaii, 2009

Awards, Leadership, & Service

  • Press Director for the Washington D.C. Temple Open House, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2021–22
  • Trade and Agricultural Affairs Agency-wide (TFAA) Award, USDA, 2022
  • MPACT President, USDA, 2021–22
  • Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Award, USDA, 2021
  • Panhellenic House Director of the Year award, Cornell University, 2012
  • Missionary, Baltic States, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints