Amber J. Tresca serves as a patient-expert and professional medical writer who translates complex gastroenterology data into actionable health literacy. As the creator of the About IBD Podcast, she hosts evidence-based interviews with medical professionals and advocates to address the lived experience of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Her work includes regular expert contributions to Verywell Health and strategic collaborations with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to impact healthcare legislation regarding drug access. She recently launched a series on the intersection of healthcare and technology titled How to Harness AI for Good, which provides patients with practical methods for navigating modern medical tools. Her annual Amber’s Year in Books segments further humanize the patient experience by connecting literature to chronic illness management. By interviewing specialists like Dr. Uma Mahadevan for the PIANO study or addressing taboo topics such as incontinence and intimacy, she establishes a bridge between clinical research and daily wellness for the IBD community.