Emily Tangorra
About Emily Tangorra
Emily Tangorra is a Customer Advocacy Marketer at Blend, where she focuses on developing customer advocacy programs and engaging customers in community events. She has held various roles in talent acquisition and operations across multiple companies, including Blend, BillGO, and Grindr.
Current Role at Blend
Emily Tangorra currently serves as a Customer Advocacy Marketer at Blend, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she develops and maintains relationships with a diverse range of customers, focusing on creating impactful customer advocacy programs. She engages customers to participate in community events, including roundtable discussions and user groups, which fosters a strong sense of community and collaboration. Additionally, she collaborates with marketing, sales, and account management teams to enhance customer advocacy initiatives.
Previous Experience at Blend
Emily has a notable history with Blend, having worked in various roles since 2021. She was the Senior Recruiting Operations Coordinator from 2021 to 2023 and then transitioned to the Recruiting Operations Lead | People Operations from 2023 to 2024. During her tenure, she also served as the ERG Lead for Blend Pride from 2022 to 2024, contributing to the company's diversity and inclusion efforts. Her experience at Blend has equipped her with a deep understanding of the company's culture and customer engagement strategies.
Professional Background
Emily's professional background includes significant roles in talent acquisition and executive assistance across various companies. Before joining Blend, she worked at BillGO as a Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator for 9 months in 2021. She also held positions at Unsupervised as an Executive Assistant to the CEO, COO, and CRO, and at Grindr as a Recruiting Coordinator focusing on Diversity & Inclusion. Her diverse experiences have provided her with a well-rounded skill set in customer advocacy and operations.
Education and Expertise
Emily earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from San Jose State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in marketing and customer advocacy roles. She applies her knowledge to promote customer stories through various campaigns, digital properties, events, and investor materials, contributing to the overall marketing strategy.