Meet Our Staff

Amber Farn joined CJJR in April 2015. In her current role as Deputy Director of Certificate Programs, she oversees the operation and expansion of Center’s multi-system training portfolio. In collaboration with subject matter experts, Amber works with system leaders to develop training curriculum designed to address specific issues in juvenile justice through a holistic approach.

Prior to joining CJJR, Amber worked in South Philadelphia as a City Year (Americorps) volunteer and a student counselor. She also worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist for children with developmental disorders in Northeast Philly. She has now moved back to the DMV area and is a (new) mom of an opinionated toddler. She is a Trekkie with passion for statistics, data visualization, mystery/crime novels, and running.

Amber received her B.S. in Psychology from University of Maryland, College Park; M.Ed in Counseling and Mental Health Services from University of Pennsylvania; and M.S. in Mathematics and Statistics from Georgetown University.

Christine Humowitz joined CJJR in January 2021 as a Research Assistant. In her current role as a Program Coordinator, Christine coordinates and manages the Certificate Program logistics and the Fellows Network. Christine earned her M.A. in American Government from Georgetown University, and she received her B.A. magna cum laude from Clemson University, majoring in political science and English and minoring in religious studies.

As a former child welfare and juvenile justice system-experienced young adult, Amiyah’s passion for advancing juvenile justice and child welfare system reform is infectious. Amiyah has led community outreach efforts, presented at conferences, and facilitated meaningful partnerships with youth. Notably, Amiyah has worked at both the national and state levels to advise system partners and stakeholders on juvenile justice policy and practices. This includes being one of 12 individuals selected nationally to serve on the prestigious Annie E. Casey Foundation Juvenile Justice Youth Advisory Council as well as being appointed as a member of the Michigan Committee for Juvenile Justice.

Over her career, she has partnered in many initiatives, including presenting at or assisting with conferences and/or webinars hosted by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, National Juvenile Justice Network, Youth First Initiative, AmeriCorps VISTA, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the federal Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention. Amiyah is certified to lead, teach, and certify those in restorative practices.

Amiyah is a proud mother of five children, who motivate her belief that this work is only successful by highlighting the importance of youth voice.