Emily Blackburn

CONSULTANT

Emily advises leaders and communication professionals across industries to develop impactful messages and connections with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

Her professional experience includes crisis communication, organizational change, executive communication, and workplace culture. She has worked among a variety of industries globally, including energy, financial services, food services, healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing. Prior to joining CRA | Admired Leadership, Emily managed executive communications for the CEO of Advocate Health, the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States.

Emily holds a BA in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her time at Carolina, she served as student body vice president and, following graduation, led special projects in the Office of the Chancellor. 

Emily is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she loves to go antiquing and explore the local food scene. She is an avid traveler, indoor cycling enthusiast, and proud cat mom to Arthur and Louie.