Amber Brkich Mariano

Amber Brkich Mariano, born August 11, 1978, is from Beaver, Pennsylvania and is a graduate from Westminster College. Amber earned a B.A. degree in Public Relations, minoring in Speech Communications. Before Brkich departed for Australia, she was an administrative assistant and lived with her parents. Amber’s previous occupations while attending school included waitress, librarian assistant, swimming instructor, lifeguard and babysitter for her professor.

Amber’s favorite activities include going out with her friends, dancing and, of course, having fun. Amber Brkich was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, where she was Vice President and New Member Coordinator. Amber also belongs to the Catholic Church. When asked about her stint on Survivor, she replied that her primary reasons for trying out for Survivor: The Australian Outback include lack of change, excitement, and kangaroos in her life, although the million dollars wouldn’t hurt either!