Emily Leong

Marketing and Communication Specialist, Year Up Bay Area

Emily Leong is a ProInspire Fellow at Year Up Bay Area, a nonprofit whose mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by connecting low-income young adults to the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Emily is responsible for marketing the Year Up story and its successes to all stakeholders in the Bay Area including corporate partners, donors, and students. Prior to Year Up, Emily was the Brand Manager for Lakeshore Learning, a national educational product company. She graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Business Marketing where she was heavily involved in volunteering for a variety of community organizations. Outside of work, Emily is training for a half marathon and enjoys exploring San Francisco’s neighborhoods and surrounding areas, going on urban hikes, and finding new delicious food spots.