Having worked in entrepreneurial and growing organizations for more than 25 years, Emily's talents lie in leveraging the diverse skills and expertise of team members toward deeper impact, greater productivity and authentic growth. As President, CEO and COO of several organizations, Emily has managed and led through periods of transition in support of organizational growth and positive change. Emily has an undergraduate degree from Hamilton College, a Master of Education degree from The University of Vermont, and is also a graduate of the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, as well as the Advanced Executive Program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Emily is serving as Interim President at Building Impact while the search for a new full-time CEO is underway.
Starting as the Marketing Associate, she now acts as the Senior Marketing and Graphic Design Manager. Emmy leads a wide range of marketing initiatives, including developing the marketing for Building Impact’s volunteer programs, optimizing our web presence and collateral, and leading our impact reporting. Prior to joining the Building Impact team, Emmy interned with United Way of Pioneer Valley and SIOS Technology Corp.. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing with a Minor in Graphic Design from Emmanuel College.
She enjoys watercolor painting, live music, and trying out cafés in Boston.
She is responsible for executing our growth plan and scaling the adoption of our service offerings by developing strategic partnerships between clients and non-profits.
Previously, MJ was the Associate Director of Employment Placement at Year Up, where she built and stewarded strong relationships with hiring managers nationally and led the employment team to coach over 200 Year Up alumni through career development and academic plans.
Outside of work, MJ attends Southern New Hampshire University through Duet, majoring in Business Administration and Marketing. She enjoys trying new recipes and songwriting.
Emily is a graduate student studying Design Innovation at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Before attending graduate school, Emily previously worked at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA, where she supported youth mentoring both through direct service and administrative roles.
In her free time, Emily enjoys cooking, dancing, practicing aerial arts and caring for bonsai.
She is responsible for managing Commercial Real Estate client relationships and serves as a primary point of contact for volunteer program related activities.
Previously, Bailey was the Partnerships Manager at Life Science Cares Boston, where she managed over 100 life science-client relationships and coordinated a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Simultaneously, she developed a strong understanding of Boston’s nonprofit ecosystem, working closely with other organizations to combat poverty in our local communities.
Bailey has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston University. In her free time, she is also lead singer in The Femmes, a wedding & events band for women & non-binary musicians in the New England area.
She is responsible for supporting Emmy, the Senior Marketing and Graphic Design Manager, with creating graphics, marketing content, and programs materials for Building Impact. She recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she obtained a BFA in graphic design. Her favorite components of design include typography, UX/UI, and branding. She is ecstatic about the work she’s doing at Building Impact and helping make a difference in the community.
She also enjoys warm weather, Boston, music, and animals.