Emily Slates

Emily Slates has extensive work experience in various roles related to project management, operations, marketing, and digital. Emily currently holds the position of Senior Director of Project Management & Operations - Product Research, Design & Development at Lakeshore Learning Materials. Prior to this, they worked at Target from 2012 to 2022, holding positions such as Director of Strategic Planning & Operations - Marketing & Digital, Lead Strategist of Marketing & Digital Learning Culture, Director of Global Strategic Planning & Operations - Marketing & Digital, Senior Manager of Digital Innovation, and Senior Digital Strategist for Home. Before joining Target, they worked as a Marketing & Digital Manager at LG Electronics, focusing on national accounts, and as a Digital Strategist. Emily also has experience in business development and account management roles at Sportsdigita, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ), and bluemedia. Additionally, they worked as a Marketing Specialist for the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and as a Media & Public Relations Specialist for the Arizona Coyotes.

Emily Slates graduated from Arizona State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. In 2011, they attended the University of St. Thomas and completed the Opus College of Business Executive Education Program, specializing in Marketing. Additionally, Emily obtained a certification as a Prof G Certified Strategist from Section4 in 2020.