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Emily Anthony
Emily Anthony
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Emily Anthony

Salesforce

San Diego, CA USA

"Even if it’s not the perfect decision, you always will land in the right place."

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Emily's work combines: Technology, Education, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Senior Director of Education Initiatives

I create partnerships with large urban school systems and education nonprofits across the globe.

My Day to Day

I work in philanthropy at a tech company, where no two days are alike. Some days I’m meeting partners and changemakers tackling big social issues, other days I’m in the office syncing with my team or supporting education partners. I stay focused on the goal of helping others do their impactful work even better.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Political Science and Government

    Pomona College

  • Graduate Degree

    Public Administration

    New York University

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    I knew early on that I wanted to work in education and improve how schools support students and teachers.

  • 2.

    In college, I leaned into social studies and policy classes to explore my passion for equity and community.

  • 3.

    I chose a think tank over teaching to research education policy and dive into the systems behind schools.

  • 4.

    I learned to code and analyze data—skills I never imagined loving but used to drive social change.

  • 5.

    When my boss left unexpectedly, I stepped into a new role I didn’t feel ready for and it changed everything.

  • 6.

    I found my fit in philanthropy, helping mission-driven partners scale their impact in education.

  • 7.

    Now in corporate philanthropy, I get to support changemakers and fuel their work with the resources they need.

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