is the Owner and Principal of ESD Consulting, which provides facilitation and consultation services to help organizations create equity-based, values-driven change through transformational leadership practices. Emily brings over 17 years of experience in nonprofit management to this role, as she has worked in leadership development, advocacy, DEI, nonprofit capacity building, direct services, and community engagement.

Emily’s career has been committed to working with disfranchised and marginalized communities. Regardless of her role at any given moment, Emily approaches all her work with a social justice framework. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Black Studies and a Master’s in Nonprofit Management with a Certificate in Program Development & Evaluation.

Most recently, Emily has worked as a Community Engagement Manager implementing equity-driven, community, and organizational advocacy efforts. Emily strives to create relationships with transparency and honesty in order to effectively advance organizational goals.