Amber Nesbitt

Amber Nesbitt built and led the Sexual Allegations Unit (SAU) for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Inspector General, the only independent investigative body in the nation with jurisdiction over a broad range of sexual misconduct complaints involving K-12 school-based staff and students.

Over six years as the Deputy Inspector General, she supervised 30+ investigators, attorneys, and others handling 450+ complaints each school year. Amber has been recognized for her steady leadership and creative problem-solving abilities, developing customized solutions to manage the high complaint volume despite limited resources available, always prioritizing regulatory compliance, investigatory excellence, and student safety.  

While honoring the inspector general’s commitment to independence, Amber also proactively collaborated with other district leaders to improve policies, develop training programs, and harness SAU data to identify weaknesses and systemic concerns to bolster the district's sexual misconduct prevention efforts. 

In August 2024, Amber was appointed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as the Interim Inspector General, overseeing office General Investigations Unit and Performance Analysis Unit, while continuing to lead the SAU. She navigated complicated legal issues, managed 55 staff members, and handled numerous press inquiries into high-profile investigations.

Prior to joining the OIG, Amber was an accomplished litigator and partner at a boutique law firm focused on high-stakes antitrust, employment-based sexual harassment, and consumer fraud litigation. She also served as General Counsel for three affiliated companies managing all legal needs on a wide variety of matters, ranging from regulatory compliance to employment discrimination matters.

Amber obtained her B.A. from the University of Michigan and her J.D. magna cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Amy Liss

Before co-founding Campus Integrity Group, Amy served as Chief Investigator for the Sexual Allegations Unit within the Chicago Public Schools Office of the Inspector General, where she led complex and sensitive investigations involving students and staff. She personally investigated over 200 complaints, including several that resulted in criminal charges and received considerable press attention, and supervised the completion of hundreds more.

Throughout her tenure with the SAU, Amy served as a key member of the SAU’s leadership, and led efforts to draft and implement policies and procedures, create consistent investigative and staff training protocols, improve efficiency and quality of the SAU’s work, analyze data to aid in the District’s prevention efforts, and more. Known for her efficiency, ability to multi-task, and endless energy, she was often asked to help on new initiatives, long-term projects, and help address other unit-wide needs.

Amy began her career as a Chicago Police Officer, bringing a strong foundation in law enforcement to her later work in educational and institutional investigations. Amy holds a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Criminal Justice, both from the University of Illinois.

Amy is highly credentialed, holding certifications in K-12 Civil Rights Investigations, Investigative Report Writing, Trauma-Informed Care, Domestic Violence Training, Conflict Resolution, K-12 Title IX Advanced Administration, and Organizational Management. Her expertise lies at the intersection of public safety, education, and civil rights compliance, making her a trusted leader in institutional integrity and investigative best practices.