The UI team is growing! Meet Emily, the newest member of Team Urban Initiatives. Emily is the new Development Coordinator and is looking forward to contributing to the growth and impact of Urban Initiatives. Welcome Emily to the team!
Basic info: Name, birthday, where you last went to school?
Emily, October 31 (Halloween!), I just graduated from Northwestern
Who is your favorite Spice Girl/Backstreet Boy/Power Ranger?
Nick Carter
Who is someone that has really inspired you in your lifetime?
Martha Stewart
If we gave you $20 to go spend on anything right now, what would you buy?
Sushi
What’s your favorite type of cheese and why?
Mt Tam from Cowgirl Creamery
What achievement are you most proud of?
Working to raise $1.25 million with NU Dance Marathon this year
What is your spirit animal?
A meerkat
If you were to throw a dinner party, who are 3 people you’d want to invite?
John Mulaney, his wife Annamarie Tendler, and my friend Haley with whom I share an overwhelming love for John Mulaney
What is the last book you read?
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things
What’s the best place to get food in Chicago?
Velvet Taco
What’s your favorite type of healthy and non-healthy snack?
- Healthy: baby carrots
- Non-healthy: Sour gummy worms
How would your best friend describe you?
Independent, gritty, sarcastic
What’s your favorite sports-related memory?
Watching the Northwestern Wildcats play in the tournament this year while in Las Vegas with my grandparents
What would you sing at Karaoke night?
Something from the Hamilton soundtrack
What are you most excited about for in 2017?
Moving into a new apartment (and starting work at UI of course!)
