Emily Anne Friedman (Bautista)
About Emily Anne Friedman (Bautista)
Emily Anne Friedman (Bautista) serves as the Recycled Plastics Senior Market Editor for the Americas at ICIS, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in materials engineering and experience in petrochemical manufacturing, she specializes in recycling and sustainability reporting.
Work at ICIS
Emily Anne Friedman serves as the Recycled Plastics Senior Market Editor for the Americas at ICIS since 2021. Based in Houston, Texas, she crafts weekly market reports and produces in-depth news and analysis focused on recycling and sustainability. Her role involves providing thought leadership on the plastics circular economy, leveraging her background in petrochemical manufacturing to inform her coverage.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Prior to her current role, Emily worked at ExxonMobil from 2019 to 2021. She held the position of Materials Contact Engineer for two years in Baytown, Texas, and briefly served as a Reliability Analyst for seven months in 2021. Her experience at ExxonMobil contributed to her understanding of materials and reliability in the petrochemical sector.
Education and Expertise
Emily earned her Bachelor's Degree in Material Science and Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2019. She also attended Notre Dame Academy, where she completed her high school education from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in recycled plastics and sustainability.
Involvement with Society of Women Engineers
Emily is actively involved with the Society of Women Engineers - Houston Area Section. She has served as Vice President - Internal since 2022 and previously held the position of Secretary from 2020 to 2021. Her leadership roles within the organization reflect her commitment to supporting women in engineering and fostering community engagement.
Additional Work Experience
Emily has a diverse work history that includes internships and co-op positions at notable companies such as GE Aviation and 3M. She worked as a Ceramic Matrix Composite Lean Co-op at GE Aviation in 2017 and held multiple internships at 3M, focusing on pressure-sensitive adhesives and optimized operations. Additionally, she has experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and in customer service roles.