Emily
Mays

Vice President, Talent and Culture

New York City, NY

Most rewarding thing about working here.

Building community among our staff, teams, partners and communities

Job prior to The Mission Continues

Chief of Staff, Newark Alliance (Newark, NJ)

What is a hidden gem in your hometown?

The Thomas Edison Museum. He lived and worked here for many years until his death. And Star Tavern Pizza which is technically in the next town over but it’s right on the border and has the BEST pizza.

If you dined w/anyone, who would it be?

My mom, who passed away when I was 20, and Michelle Obama. My mom never had the chance to know of Michelle but something tells me they would be the best of friends by the time dinner was over.

Which is your favorite movie(s)?

Forrest Gump

Which is a song(s) that describes you?

A mix of Lenny Kravitz’s American Woman and Alecia Keys’ and Jay Z’s Empire State of Mind

Which book is on your nightstand?

Healthy Sleep Habits, Healthy Child (Note: In spite of this book, neither of my children are good sleepers and, therefore, neither am I.)

What was your first concert?

New Kids on the Block

What brought you to TMC?