Emily Zahn
About Emily Zahn
Emily Zahn is the PACs Manager at ActBlue, with a background in social work and extensive experience in political and nonprofit organizations.
Current Role at ActBlue
Emily Zahn has been serving as the PACs Manager at ActBlue since 2021. Based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she has developed a program to engage over 1,000 ActBlue PAC clients, enhancing client relationships and outreach. Her responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising two PACs associates, each managing a third of the PAC accounts. Emily also provides strategic advice to PAC clients to optimize their use of ActBlue software, focusing on maximizing client engagement and effectiveness.
Interim Roles in 2021
In 2021, Emily Zahn held two interim executive positions. She served as the Interim Executive Director at 21 in '21 for 2 months in New York, NY. Additionally, she worked as the Interim Lead Recruiter at Close the Gap California for 2 months, also based in New York, NY. During these brief tenures, she contributed to important organizational efforts in both roles.
Previous Experience at DigiDems
Emily Zahn was the Deputy Director of DigiDems from 2019 to 2020 in Los Angeles, California. During her year-long tenure, she played a significant role in the organization, contributing to key digital strategies and engagement efforts.
Director of Client Experience at Political Data, Inc.
From 2017 to 2019, Emily Zahn served as the Director of Client Experience at Political Data, Inc., located in the Greater New York City Area. She was responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and overseeing the client experience department’s operations.
Field Director at Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
Emily Zahn held the position of Southern California Field Director at Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Her work involved overseeing field operations and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to support the organization’s mission.
Educational Background
Emily Zahn achieved her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from New York University, Silver School of Social Work, in 2012 after a year of study. She also holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with a focus on Social Work, Psychology, and Theater from Skidmore College, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Prior to college, she completed her secondary education at Roslyn High School from 2003 to 2007.