Emily Wilson Childers
About Emily Wilson Childers
Emily Wilson Childers serves as the General Manager of Personal Loans at Credit Karma, bringing extensive experience in marketing, technology, finance, data, and healthcare. She has worked in various roles across notable companies, including Thomson Reuters and Autodesk, and has a strong educational background in Statistical Science from UC Santa Barbara.
Work at Credit Karma
Emily Wilson Childers currently serves as the General Manager of Personal Loans at Credit Karma, a position she has held since October 2022. Prior to this role, she was the Senior Director and Head of Credit Cards Marketing from 2021 to 2023. Her tenure at Credit Karma began with her role as Director, Head of Credit Cards Marketing from 2019 to 2021. Throughout her time at the company, she has contributed to various initiatives in the personal loans and credit cards sectors.
Education and Expertise
Emily Wilson Childers earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Statistical Science from UC Santa Barbara, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. She further enhanced her skills by completing the Growth Series program at Reforge in 2017, which lasted for 11 months. Her educational background supports her diverse expertise in marketing, technology, finance, data, and healthcare.
Background
Emily Wilson Childers has a professional background that spans multiple industries, including healthcare and technology. She worked as a Research Analyst at Thomson Reuters from 2007 to 2010 in the Santa Barbara area, focusing on healthcare. Following this, she spent seven years at Autodesk as a Project Specialist from 2010 to 2017, also in Santa Barbara, California. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of various sectors.
Professional Experience
Emily Wilson Childers has accumulated significant experience in various roles throughout her career. After her initial role at Thomson Reuters, she transitioned to Autodesk, where she worked as a Project Specialist for seven years. Her career at Credit Karma began in 2019, and she has since held multiple leadership positions, showcasing her ability to adapt and lead in different areas of the financial services industry.