Emma Yee Yick
About Emma Yee Yick
Emma Yee Yick serves as the Global Community Lead at Notion, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in community engagement and a multicultural heritage, she focuses on fostering inclusivity and empowering local community initiatives.
Work at Notion
Emma Yee Yick serves as the Global Community Lead at Notion, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on activating members in localization efforts globally. She has designed community voice, beta testing, and product feedback processes to enhance user engagement. Emma empowers community members to host gatherings and build their local networks through community-led initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Emma worked at Greater Twin Cities United Way as a Community Impact Associate from 2017 to 2018. She then joined Malala Fund as a Digital Engagement Associate from 2018 to 2019. Following this, she held positions at Milkweed Editions as Community Engagement Manager from 2019 to 2020, and at Shef, where she served as Community Manager from 2020 to 2021 and later as Senior Manager, Community Programs from 2021 to 2022. Emma also worked briefly at Notion as a Community Manager from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Emma studied at Barnard College, where she developed her foundational skills in community engagement and leadership. Her educational background supports her expertise in fostering inclusive communities and implementing effective engagement strategies.
Cultural Background and Influence
Emma has a multicultural background, with Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, and Irish-Polish heritage. She has lived abroad in Mexico City and Guatemala, experiences that shape her leadership style. Her approach emphasizes joy, empathy, and inclusivity, which are integral to her work in community building.