Emily Killam
About Emily Killam
Emily Killam is a Research Operations Associate with a diverse background in research and project management. She has held various roles in organizations such as Intercare Therapy, Boardriders, and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and has a strong academic foundation in psychology and programming.
Current Role at Infillion
Emily Killam serves as a Research Operations Associate at Infillion, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is involved in various research operations tasks that support the company's objectives. Her work contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of research initiatives within the organization, leveraging her previous experience in research and project management.
Previous Experience in Research and Project Management
Emily has a diverse background in research and project management. She worked as a Graduate Market Research Consultant at Boardriders for four months in 2022, where she applied her research skills in a corporate environment. Prior to that, she was an Executive Project Manager at Wolk & Levine, LLP for four months in 2019, and she also held the position of UX Research Consultant at PlayYourCourt for two months in 2022.
Educational Background
Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sustainable Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She also earned a Master of Science in Applied Psychology, focusing on Organizational Psychology and Consumer Psychology, from the University of Southern California in 2022. Additionally, she has completed a certificate in Python Programming from the University of Michigan and studied Music Production at Point Blank Music School.
Early Career and Internships
Emily began her career with various internships and roles that provided foundational experience in research and public relations. Notably, she interned at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a Deep Space Network Public Relations Intern in 2011. She also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of California, Santa Cruz, assisting Dr. Maureen Callanan for three months in 2016.
Work History Overview
Throughout her career, Emily has held various positions that highlight her versatility and adaptability. She worked as an Executive Assistant and Estate Manager at Soothe in 2017, and she has experience in outreach as a Telephone Outreach Program Caller at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her roles have spanned different sectors, including therapy, education, and corporate environments.