Emily brings nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit program management, specializing in designing and implementing impactful programs focused on community building and leadership development for social sector leaders. Currently, she serves as the Program Manager at the Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI), where she contributes to various initiatives such as the Aspen Philanthropy Group, the Seminar for Mid-America Foundation CEOs, the Social Purpose Leaders Program, and the Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative.
Prior to her role at the Aspen Institute, Emily worked at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) within the Fellowships and Programs division. There, she managed the Empower leadership program aimed at addressing gender pay and leadership gaps, and collaborated on program strategies for the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. Before her time at AAUW, Emily worked at the National Organization for Women (NOW), where she coordinated NOW’s annual conference and activist events and implemented NOW’s Strategic Action Program.
Emily is based in Washington, DC and has contributed to local progressive causes through her involvement in the Women’s Information Network (WIN), serving on the 2016-17 and 2017-18 Executive Committee. Originally from Ohio, Emily holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Cincinnati. When she’s not busy at work, Emily enjoys reading, cooking, and spoiling her rescue beagle Darcy.