Emily M.

About Emily M.

Hi I\'m Emily! I\'m a program planner/manager based out of Chicago. I help create events to foster community and help people learn more about themselves and further their career. From smaller events on college campuses to global conferences for seasoned professionals, I work to ensure that the events I help create are impactful and memorable. Currently, I work to plan a meeting for 500 members and guests where I work with volunteer leaders to create a program with both member and non-member professional speakers. Prior to my professional career, I received my Master\'s in Asian American Studies in 2021 from UCLA where I found a passion for a learning and hoped to find various ways of continuing my educational journey outside of educational institutions. In April 2023, I received my Certificate in Product Management where I found a love for working cross-functionally with dynamic teams to create products that serve its end users. These skills have helped me in my current role and are skills I continue to grow as I grow in my career. Outside of work, I love exploring the greater Chicagoland area and diving into the rich culture of Chicago\'s different neighborhoods. I am also an avid reader and am always looking for a new book to read!

Experience

1. Program Planner

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   Apr 2024 — Present · Park Ridge, IL, US

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Certificate, Product Management

• Santa Clara University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Ethnic Studies and Psychology

  2015 — 2019

• UCLA

  Master of Arts - MA, Asian-American Studies

  2019 — 2021