Amy had many special qualities and was a woman of distinct style and substance. But important to her above all were the people in her life. From this grew her intense interest in travelling to new areas, taking a stand on most political issues, constantly exploring new ideas in music, film, books (whether eclectic new fiction or non-fiction that challenged the status quo), fashion and politics, and always enjoying time with her friends and family.

Amy brought her many qualities to her professional life, in which she took great pride and saw as a reflection of her personal life. One of the many things that her colleagues will miss about Amy on a daily basis is her smile. She had a smile so big it could light up the whole office and we were lucky enough to be greeted with that every morning.

Amy was dedicated to her job and was a great perfectionist. Everything had to be done right or not at all. She was always positive, had a kind word to say to everyone and was the type of person you knew you could always rely on in a crisis. Amy was also deeply considerate of others in her personal and professional life – her recent $300 tax refund was promptly contributed to charities.

The way Amy smiled upon our lives will be deeply missed.