Amy Hart is a designer, entrepreneur, and advocate whose work lives at the intersection of transformation—both in spaces and in people. She serves as Regional Director, Development & Programs for Virginia for the Breaking The Chains Foundation, where she leads program growth, partnerships, events, and fundraising efforts across the region.

Amy’s journey into this work is deeply personal. After multiple surgeries for thyroid cancer and the lasting effects of radiation left visible scarring, she experienced a profound loss of self-image and identity. Rather than staying in that darkness, she chose to step forward—and create something for others facing the same struggle.

She founded Big C New Me, an initiative that travels the country providing transformative experiences for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Through national partnerships with Macy’s and Belk, participants receive makeovers, styling, wigs, professional photography, and—most importantly—a renewed sense of confidence, connection, and belonging.

Professionally, Amy brings more than two decades of experience spanning interior design, commercial architecture, product and operations management, and leadership. She is the President and Principal Designer of Dovetail Design & Cabinetry, a design-driven firm based in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she manages three showrooms, leads a growing team and delivers high-end residential projects across the country. She was named one of America’s 50 Most Innovative Kitchen & Bath Professionals and is widely recognized for both her design work and her forward-thinking leadership.

A lifelong performer, Amy began working on stage at age six and continues to act in both theater and film. She has appeared in multiple productions alongside her husband, actor T. Eric Hart, and wrote, produced, and starred in the award-nominated short film The Showroom Effect.

Amy lives in historic Scottsville, Virginia with her husband and their two beloved (and very fluffy) dogs. She is an active Rotarian, a community builder, and a passionate advocate for those navigating life after cancer. Beyond her work in design and survivorship, Amy is deeply committed to advancing access to thoughtfully designed, affordable housing—because she believes good design isn’t a luxury, it’s a foundation for a better life. Through her work with Breaking the Chains, she continues to expand access to programs that restore confidence, foster connection, and remind individuals that healing is not just physical—it’s deeply personal and profoundly human.

Amy Hart – IMDb: www.imdb.com/name/nm4390154/

Dovetail Design & Cabinetry: www.designbydovetail.com