Emily recently retired from a nearly thirty-year career at Accenture, where she held various national and global managing director leadership positions in the firm’s Digital, Analytics, and Communications, Media and Technology organizations. Over her career in strategy and technology consulting, she’s had a relentless focus on helping companies better operate their businesses through building digital platforms to enable employees, customers, and partners. During her tenure, she was recognized numerous times for her work and achievements. Her most recent recognitions include the Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Technology Award Honoree as well as D Magazine’s CEO’s Outstanding Technology Advocate Finalist. In addition, Emily has shared her expertise as a keynote speaker at many industry and technology global conferences. Now Emily is transitioning her advisory skills and professional network into pursuing her personal passions, which include advocating for vulnerable youth, helping women achieve their highest potential, and reducing homelessness. She is currently involved with: Back on My Feet, Columbia Business School Women’s Circle, Dallas CASA, ENGin, Swim Across America and Inspire Mexico Foundation. Emily is an outdoor enthusiast with a lifelong passion for snow skiing as well as a 15-year triathlon career where she has competed and medaled in over 50 races. She holds a BA in Management Information Systems and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and an MBA from Columbia Business School. She lives with her family in Dallas, Texas.