Rep. Amber H. Boykins, a Democrat, represents part of St. Louis City (District 60) in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Elected to her first term in 1998, Rep. Boykins serves as chair of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus.

Rep. Boykins is the youngest African American woman legislator in the history of the Missouri House. She is also the daughter of former State Representative Billie A. Boykins, who served in the House from 1978-1982. Additionally, Rep. Boykins and former State Representative Boykins are the only mother and daughter combination to serve in the Missouri House.

Rep. Boykins is a member of the following organizations: Women in Government; Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a national public service sorority; the state Democratic Party and the National Order of Black Elected Legislative Women. She is a 1999 Henry Toll Fellow.

Rep. Boykins is a 1987 graduate of Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School in St. Louis and a 1991 graduate of Columbia College with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in business administration.