Hey there.

I’ve spent the past decade developing creative strategy, building teams, and leading product innovation.

Across diverse industries, at companies large and small, I’ve thrived on translating business vision into creative direction. I’m equally passionate about approaching management as mentorship, and fostering positive culture. Design truly feels like a calling, and I consider myself lucky to spend my days engaging audiences and building brands through the power of storytelling and visual language.

  • "She wows with inspiring, responsible, and confident leadership. Emily is the type of design professional that is reliable and steady, but never static."

    Michael Morris
    Creative Director, Chronicle Books

  • "I admire her passion, empathy, patience and ability to handle challenges with such grace — all qualities every person in leadership should have. Emily always stands up for her team and makes sure everyone feels supported."

    Torii Burnett
    Designer, Brit + Co

  • "Emily is a kind, approachable and dedicated creative leader. She is intentional about design and has a great understanding of what the customer wants and needs."

    Kristin Swenson
    PR Manager, Artifact Uprising

When I’m OOO, you can find me ...

Parenting—alongside my partner, aiming to raise our two young kids to be the best versions of themselves.

Outside—camping, skiing, or plodding toward my goal of climbing all of Colorado’s 14ers.

Appreciating art—finding aesthetic inspiration and putting my Art History degree to use at a museum or gallery.

Collecting—an obsessive paper-lover, I’m always on the hunt for visually inspiring ephemera to add to my hoard.

Lost in a book—as a lifelong bookworm, and as part of a book club that has been meeting for over a decade.

Volunteering—with organizations that work to increase visibility and access to artists with disabilities.