Prior to joining The Austin Free Press, Ambus worked as the general assignment reporter for Chatham County municipalities for the Savannah Morning News. She attended Auburn University, where she earned her B.A. in journalism and was the editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman. She was also a member of the inaugural class of the New York Times Corps.
Beat: Housing, Growth and Equity beat.
Investigate the intersection of growth, governance, and inequality, tracking how public and private forces transform neighborhoods and examining the impacts on residents who are displaced or struggle to remain. Through watchdog reporting, data analysis, and in-depth community storytelling, this beat holds decision-makers accountable and helps Austinites understand the true costs of a city that markets prosperity while sacrificing affordability along with many people who helped build Austin.