Emma Kripp
About Emma Kripp
Emma Kripp serves as the Assistant Director of Reunion & Leadership Giving at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in international business and nonprofit management, with previous roles at Harvard Business School and Stonehill College, as well as experience as a Community Agribusiness Advisor with the Peace Corps in Uganda.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Emma Kripp serves as the Assistant Director for Reunion & Leadership Giving at Harvard Business School. In this role, she has been responsible for fostering meaningful connections with alumni and enhancing fundraising efforts since 2023. Her position is part of the frontline development team within the External Relations department, where she focuses on engaging alumni to support the institution's initiatives.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Prior to her current role, Emma worked at Harvard Business School as a Coordinator for Reunion & Leadership Giving from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she contributed to the development and execution of fundraising strategies. Earlier, she held the position of Development Assistant in the same department from 2018 to 2021, where she supported major gifts and reunion initiatives.
Educational Background
Emma Kripp earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Stonehill College, majoring in International Business with a minor in Economics. She furthered her education at Harvard Extension School, obtaining a Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies with a focus on Global Development Practice. Additionally, she completed a Professional Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management at the same institution.
Experience with Peace Corps
Emma served as a Community Agribusiness Advisor with the Peace Corps in Uganda from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she focused on grassroots development work and human rights, aiming to empower local communities. Her experience in Uganda emphasized her commitment to involving communities of women in economic livelihoods.
Early Career at Stonehill College
Emma began her career at Stonehill College, where she held multiple positions. She worked as an Accounts Payable and Student Accounts Assistant from 2014 to 2016, and also served as a Purchasing Department Assistant for seven months in 2014. Additionally, she was an Assistant Clerk in the Mailroom from 2012 to 2014. These roles provided her with foundational experience in financial operations and administrative support.