Emily Barney
About Emily Barney
Emily Barney is a Community Development Project Manager at Desert Financial Credit Union, where she has worked since 2019. She has held various roles in community development and project management, including positions at Harvard Kennedy School and Arizona State University.
Work at Desert Financial Credit Union
Emily Barney has been serving as the Community Development Project Manager at Desert Financial Credit Union since 2019. In this role, she focuses on community engagement and development initiatives aimed at enhancing financial literacy and access to resources for the community. Her position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement programs that support community needs.
Previous Experience in Community Development
Prior to her current role, Emily Barney worked at Valley of the Sun United Way as a Sr. Development Officer from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to fundraising and community outreach efforts. She also held positions as a Development Associate and Special Projects Coordinator, gaining extensive experience in project management and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Emily Barney holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Arizona State University, which she completed from 2013 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the same institution, graduating in 2018. Additionally, she studied abroad at the University of Sussex for one year from 2015 to 2016, enhancing her global perspective on public administration.
Career Development and Internships
Emily's career began with various internships, including a role as a Congressional Casework Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014. She also gained experience as a Development Leadership Intern at the ASU Foundation for A New American University from 2016 to 2017. These positions provided her with foundational skills in public service and community development.
Involvement with Harvard Kennedy School
Emily Barney served as a National Campaign Ambassador for the Harvard Kennedy School for nine months in 2014 to 2015. During this time, she worked in Phoenix, Arizona, focusing on outreach and engagement initiatives that promoted the school's mission and programs within the community.