Emily Yee
About Emily Yee
Emily Yee serves as the Senior Director of Portfolio and Project Management at the American Chemical Society, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, and has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis across various organizations.
Work at American Chemical Society
Emily Yee serves as the Senior Director of Portfolio and Project Management at the American Chemical Society (ACS), a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she manages teams comprising over 40 members and is responsible for developing financial projection models for membership and meetings. Yee has led significant projects, including the Membership transformation project, which introduced membership tiers to over 150,000 members. Additionally, she spearheaded the launch of ACS' first-ever virtual and hybrid scientific conferences, attracting more than 10,000 attendees.
Education and Expertise
Emily Yee earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Princeton University, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education at The Wharton School, obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Finance from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in financial planning, project management, and strategic development within the scientific community.
Background in Financial Planning and Analysis
Before her current role at ACS, Emily Yee held various positions in financial planning and analysis. She worked as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at the American Institute of Physics from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she was an Investment Analyst at the International Finance Corporation from 2003 to 2006 and an Investment Banking Analyst at Merrill Lynch from 2001 to 2003. Her extensive experience in finance has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead complex financial projects.
Professional Experience at FINCA International
Emily Yee worked at FINCA International as the Manager of Financial Planning from 2008 to 2016. During her eight years at FINCA, she contributed to the organization's financial strategies and planning initiatives. This role further developed her capabilities in managing financial operations and strategic project management.