Emma Lapalermo

Emma LaPalermo is an experienced professional with a background in public relations and client management. At Verano, Emma held the roles of Agent In Charge and Medical Cannabis Consultant from September 2024 to March 2025. Previously, as Managing Supervisor at O'Malley Hansen Communications from November 2023 to July 2024, Emma managed day-to-day client relations for national brands such as Graeter's Ice Cream and Embark Behavioral Health. Emma served as Account Supervisor at Porter Novelli from February 2022 to November 2023, focusing on press relations for clients including McDonald’s and the National Honey Board. Prior experience includes Senior Account Executive and Media Manager at Margie Korshak, Inc. from July 2017 to February 2022, and Account Executive at Yelp from July 2016 to July 2017. Emma holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Design and Technology from Purdue University and an Associate's degree in Merchandising and Mass Communications from the London College of Fashion.