Emily Dashawetz

Emily Dashawetz has a diverse work experience that spans over 15 years. Emily currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications at YouthBuild USA, where they are responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive marketing and communications plan. Prior to this role, Emily worked as a Senior Manager of Communications at YouthBuild USA, where they focused on ensuring quality and consistency in communications for U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild grantees. Before joining YouthBuild USA, Emily worked as a Communications and Marketing Coordinator at BlueHub Capital, a nonprofit community development financial institution. Emily also served as a Communications & Marketing Coordinator at The Children's Room, a nonprofit organization that provides support for grieving children and families. Emily began their career as an Editorial Specialist at the Harvard Alumni Association Class Report Office, where they produced and edited class reports. Emily also has experience as an Editorial/Production Assistant at O'Reilly Media, an Adjunct Instructor of English at Lesley University and The Community College of Baltimore County, an Archival Assistant at the Boston Public Library, and a K-12 Tutor at Huntington Learning Center. Overall, Emily's work experience demonstrates their expertise in marketing, communications, and editorial roles.

Emily Dashawetz earned a BA in English and Spanish from the University of Richmond, where they studied from 1999 to 2003. Emily later pursued an MFA in Creative Writing, specifically in poetry, at the University of Oregon from 2003 to 2005.