Amy Klaffka Faruque is a dedicated and compassionate individual who has a long history of serving others. From a young age, she was a dedicated Girl Scout, where she not only sold cookies, but also worked to make positive changes in her local community. As she grew older, she continued to pursue opportunities to help others, becoming a lifeguard, swim instructor, and camp counselor. In college, she became even more involved in community service, volunteering for the Best Buddies Foundation, which pairs college students with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). She also served as the Philanthropist for her sorority Alpha Xi Delta, where she helped raise funds for the Make a Wish foundation, a cause she still supports today.

After graduating from Syracuse University with a BA in Psychology, Amy knew that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. She began working as a treatment counselor at a residential treatment center for adolescent girls, which further solidified her desire to help others. This led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Elementary Education, becoming a teacher, and a yoga instructor.