Emily Blackburn

Emily supports leaders and communication professionals across industries in the development and execution of effective communication with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Emily earned a bachelor's degree in political science with minors in business administration and philosophy, politics & economics. During her time at Carolina, Emily served as student body vice president and later oversaw special projects in the Office of the Chancellor following graduation. Prior to joining CRA, Emily was executive communications strategist for the CEO of Advocate Health, the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States.