Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Ambar Balderas has always valued family, service, and work ethic. Upon graduating from high school with summa cum laude and National Honor Society distinctions, as well as Salutatorian of her graduating class, Ms. Balderas was appointed to the United States Naval Academy. Although she withdrew due to family obligations, she did triumph for two years serving as 25th Company’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Peer Educator and Sexual Assault Response Guide. After transferring back to civilian life, Ms. Balderas earned her Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems from the University of Houston Downtown.

During her spare time, Ms. Balderas enjoys participating in walks, runs, and obstacle courses supporting causes for military service members and veterans, as well as those that raise awareness for physical or mental illnesses.