Emily Cushman
About Emily Cushman
Emily Cushman serves as the Director of Education Programs and Policy for Global Programs at the Obama Foundation, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in outreach and development roles within various organizations, including the American Council of Young Political Leaders and the Truman National Security Project.
Current Role at Obama Foundation
Emily Cushman serves as the Director of Education Programs and Policy for Global Programs at the Obama Foundation. She has held this position since 2022 in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing educational initiatives that align with the foundation's mission to empower individuals and communities globally.
Previous Experience at Obama Foundation
Prior to her current role, Cushman worked at the Obama Foundation as the Deputy Director for Global Programs, specifically for the Obama Foundation Scholars Program, from 2021 to 2022. She also served as the Manager for the Obama Foundation Scholars Program from 2020 to 2021. Her experience at the foundation spans multiple roles, contributing to the development of global educational programs.
Experience at American Council of Young Political Leaders
Cushman held several positions at the American Council of Young Political Leaders. She began as an Outreach and Development Coordinator for six months in 2012. Following this, she served as the Outreach and Development Manager for eight months in 2013, and then as the Director of Outreach and Engagement from 2013 to 2016 for three years. Her roles involved enhancing engagement and outreach strategies within the organization.
Background in Chapter Engagement at Truman National Security Project
Emily Cushman worked at the Truman National Security Project in various capacities. She was the Chapter Engagement Manager from 2016 to 2017 for eleven months, and then advanced to the role of Senior Manager of Chapter Engagement and Programs from 2017 to 2018 for nine months. Her work focused on fostering engagement within chapters and developing programmatic initiatives.
Educational Background
Cushman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Urban Studies and Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This educational background provides her with a foundation in social sciences and urban planning, which informs her work in education policy and program development.