Amberly Neese is a speaker, comedian, and author with a passion for “GRINspiring” others.  She has won hearts (and funny bones) of people all over the country (www.amberlyneese.com) at various retreats, conferences, and fundraisers. Amberly received her Master’s degree from Biola University and now serves as a professor at both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical and Grand Canyon Universities.  

Amberly has a heart for connecting others to God and to one another.  Her three most current bible studies are “The Belonging Project” (guidelines to help you thrive in biblical community),  “Common Ground” (strategies to help you navigate sticky relationships), and her latest, “Untangling Faith” (approaches to tackle deep spiritual questions by looking at the questions of Jesus).  In addition, her popular devotional, “The Friendship Initiative: Loving and Connecting Like Jesus” provides new strategies for making friendships.   Amberly is a featured comedian and speaker for both Aspire and Marriage Date Night tours.  She and her husband have two adult children and live in Prescott, Arizona, where they enjoy the great outdoors, the Food Network, and all things Star Wars.