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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Advanced Social Media Strategy Certificate
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
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Social Media Strategies Summit - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Global Strategic Management Institute
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Certificate in Global Business Strategy
University of San Diego School of Business Administration
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Graduate Certificate in Project Management
University of San Diego School of Business Administration
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Microsoft SharePoint End User Training Course
MAGTF Integrated Systems Training Center, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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East Coast Commanders' Media Training Symposium
United States Marine Corps - New York City MTU Public Affairs Unit
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Volunteer Experience
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Community Liaison representing Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Visit Oceanside
- Present 4 years 7 months
i18n_veterans
I serve as a Community Liaison to the Visit Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. Building relationships and network connections between the City of Oceanside's civic leaders, local businesses and travel industry partners. I was first stationed at Camp Pendleton as a U.S. Marine combat journalist in 1995 and currently work there as a federal civil servant and public affairs officer.
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Member Board Of Trustees
Mt Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- Present 4 years 6 months
i18n_veterans
I help communicate to the media the mission and value of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.
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Member Board Of Directors
United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association
- Present 4 years 11 months
i18n_veterans
Currently serving as a board member (2021-2023) and supporting increasing membership activity, social media content development and outreach to active duty Marines.
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Panel Judge for Annual Awards Program
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
- Present 3 years 7 months
Arts and Culture
Serving as a panel judge for the annual awards program, since 2023.
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Narrator/Master of Ceremonies for Annual Birthday Ball Ceremony
United States Marine Corps
- Present 33 years 2 months
Serving as the narrator/mistress of ceremonies for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebrations. Balls are attended by more than 1,000+ people comprised of prominent and influential civic and military leaders.
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Event Emcee and Chairperson for Feedback & Surveys
Sea Services Leadership Association
- 4 years 2 months
Education
The Joint Women's Leadership Symposium is an annual event that brings together prominent military and defense luminaries on Guam. It's an annual, 1-day event designed to encourage networking and professional development for men and women of all ranks serving on Guam.
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Photographer and exhibit producer
Photography Exhibitor
- Present 21 years 7 months
Education
I've curated a diverse collection of images taken of military troops from deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Guam, Sri Lanka and Poland and are on display at various locations to include the California Welcome Center in Oceanside, the Oceanside Downtown Library and the Camp Pendleton Main Library. The exhibit circulates around to different locations to support educational and informational opportunities with community partners.
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Mentor
Veterati
- 5 years 11 months
Education
Happy to offer guidance on selecting a graduate program, using GI Bill benefits or getting into the broadcast journalism/media industry to veterans and soon-to-be veterans.
Publications
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Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11
See publicationThe book contains more than 150 full-color images and beautifully designed graphic illustrations depicting Camp Pendleton Marines' involvement in combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. This one-of-a-kind book is filled with perspectives from Post-9/11 Combat Veterans who've displayed the honor, courage, and commitment U.S. Marines are best known for.
The book guides readers through the sprawling military base and shares heartwarming tributes that are behind more than a dozen…The book contains more than 150 full-color images and beautifully designed graphic illustrations depicting Camp Pendleton Marines' involvement in combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. This one-of-a-kind book is filled with perspectives from Post-9/11 Combat Veterans who've displayed the honor, courage, and commitment U.S. Marines are best known for.
The book guides readers through the sprawling military base and shares heartwarming tributes that are behind more than a dozen monuments honoring Marines who served and sacrificed in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) campaigns. -
Female Marine Leaves Lasting Legacy “Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone.”
U.S. Naval Institute "Proceedings"
Courses
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Advanced Electronic Journalism Course
1997
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Asia Pacific Orientation Course at Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Securities Studies
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Basic Broadcaster's Course
1993
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Basic Journalist Course
1993
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Corporal's Course
1997
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Defense Information School Instructor Training Course
2003
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Direct Commission Officer Indoctrination Course
2010
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Intermediate Photojournalism Course
1998
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Joint Expeditionary Public Affairs Course
2015
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Marine Corps Martial Arts Program - Tan Belt
2003
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Navy Individual Augmentee Combat Training
2012
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Navy Reserve Unit Management sponsored by NR Professional Development Center
2017
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Public Affairs Qualification Course at The Defense Information School
2011
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Public Affairs Supervisor's Course
2002
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Sergeant's Course
1998
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The Career Course (SNCO Academy for staff sergeants)
2003
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U.S. Africa Command Staff Action Officer's Course
2014
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Visual Information Management Course at The Defense Information School
2015
Honors & Awards
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2025 Local Champion for Tourism Impact Award
Visit Oceanside
Recognized as being a leading advocate for travel and tourism in North San Diego County.
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2024 Women of Influence Top 50 Over 50
San Diego Business Journal
Amy Forsythe was named by San Diego Business Journal's 2024 Women of Influence Top 50 Over 50 on April 2024.
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Named One of Top 50 Veteran Business Leaders of Influence in 2023, 2024, 2025
San Diego Business Journal
I'm so honored to be selected among such a wonderful group of veterans who are making a difference in the San Diego region! Thanks to Tony Teravainen of STEP, for the vote of confidence and to KOCT - Oceanside Community Television for the collaboration to share important stories in North County!
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Joint Service Commendation Medal
NATO/ISAF Regional Command North - Deputy Commander U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John Bullard, NATO Base Camp Marmal, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
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NATO Medal Non-Article 5 Campaign
NATO
Awarded for service with German-led ISAF/NATO Command at Camp Marmal, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan from Aug. 2013 - April 2013.
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
U.S. Marines - Mobilization Command, Kansas City, Missouri
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Army Achievement Medal
U.S. Army - Joint Task Force East - Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Constanta, Romania
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Meritorious Service Medal
U.S. Marine Corps - 1st Marine Expeditionary Force(FWD), Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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Navy Commendation Medal
U.S. Marine Corps - 1st Marine Expeditionary Force(FWD), Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
U.S. Navy - Navy Broadcasting Detachment, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Farsi/Dari
Elementary proficiency
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Spanish
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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Veterans in Film and Television
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U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondent's Association
Lifetime Member
- PresentThe United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association is an organization comprising active duty, reserve, retired and former Marines who served as Combat Correspondents on active duty or worked as a civilian in journalism, lithography, photography, broadcasting, graphic arts, advertising and public relations. The USMCCCA is the only professional organization of its kind in the U.S. military services.The USMCCCA is a not-for-profit fraternal and patriotic organization dedicated to…
The United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association is an organization comprising active duty, reserve, retired and former Marines who served as Combat Correspondents on active duty or worked as a civilian in journalism, lithography, photography, broadcasting, graphic arts, advertising and public relations. The USMCCCA is the only professional organization of its kind in the U.S. military services.The USMCCCA is a not-for-profit fraternal and patriotic organization dedicated to supporting the U.S. Marine Corps as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Council composed of affiliated organizations.
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Women Marines' Association
Lifetime Member
- PresentThe WMA is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization comprised of women who have served or are serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps regular or reserve components. Since 1918, American women have answered their country's call to serve. We have served proudly with distinction and honor; each generation evolving but always retaining our proud traditions.
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