Emily Polak

Emily Polak is an accomplished leader in health advocacy with extensive experience in coalition building and program management. Currently serving as Vice President of Partnerships and Coalition Building at Vot-ER since April 2023, Polak previously spent over a decade at Community Catalyst, where roles included Director of the State & Community Health Advocacy Program, overseeing a $9.48 million annual budget and leading multiple grant-funded initiatives aimed at enhancing Medicaid access and health equity. Additional past positions include Deputy Director at NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, Regional Field Director for Obama for America, and Services Administrator at BRIDGE Housing. Polak holds a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Wesleyan University.