Emily Cohen

Emily Cohen is the Founder & President of EHC Content and Executive Vice President of United Contractors. Through EHC Content, Emily works with CEOs, business and community leaders, organizations, and elected officials to develop thoughtful communications strategies and compelling written content for a diverse cross-section of audiences. In her role as EVP of United Contractors, Emily oversees government relations, political advocacy, and public relations for California’s largest union-affiliated construction trade association. Prior to her role as EVP, she served as Director of Government Relations. As the organization’s senior strategist and coalition builder, Emily has helped to lead and influence dozens of sophisticated local and statewide campaigns and initiatives, securing more than $90B in infrastructure funding for California’s vital infrastructure. Additionally, she has helped to craft and pass dozens of bills to improve the state business and labor environment for her industry. Prior to United Contractors, Emily was a Legislative Aide in the Office of Kevin de León and a former Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellow. Emily is an alumna of California State University, Chico with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Political Science and International Relations. In the community, Emily serves on the GLIDE Board of Trustees, is a mentor with Capitol Network Mentor Program, and serves on the Advisory Board for Old Skool Cafe, a youth-run supper club aimed at providing connection, income, job skills, and support for at-risk youth.