Emily Gaines

Emily Gaines has over a decade of experience in talent management and human resources, currently serving as Vice President of People and Culture at Specialized Education Services, Inc. from June 2020 to June 2025. Prior to this role, Emily was Vice President of Talent, focusing on team management and talent strategy. Experience includes positions as Associate Director and Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at KIPP SoCal Public Schools and Manager of Recruitment at Teach For America. Early career roles include Director of Family and Community Engagement at California Charter Schools Association and Instructional Coach at Crown Preparatory Academy. Emily holds a Master of Arts in Urban Education and Leadership from Loyola Marymount University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from UCLA.