Emily Blades
About Emily Blades
Emily Blades is a Marketing Manager at SANS Institute, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in marketing, having held various roles at organizations such as Virtru and Sonatype Inc.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Emily Blades currently serves as the Marketing Manager for Summits at SANS Institute. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the organization for a duration of 8 months. In her role, she focuses on the strategic planning and execution of marketing initiatives related to summits, enhancing the visibility and engagement of SANS Institute's events.
Previous Experience at SANS Institute
Prior to her current role, Emily Blades worked at SANS Institute in various capacities. She served as the Product Marketing Manager for Modalities & Summits in 2022 for 9 months. Additionally, she held the position of Marketing Manager for Summits & Sponsorships from 2022 to 2024, and earlier as Marketing Manager for Summits from 2019 to 2022, accumulating significant experience in marketing within the organization.
Experience at Virtru
Emily Blades worked as the Marketing Manager at Virtru from 2015 to 2019, where she spent 4 years in Ontario, Canada. During her tenure, she was responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies that supported the company's growth and product visibility in the market.
Educational Background
Emily Blades holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She also completed a Diploma in Fashion Arts at Humber College from 2007 to 2008. Her educational background provides a diverse foundation that complements her marketing expertise.
Previous Roles in Marketing and Community Management
Before her roles at SANS Institute and Virtru, Emily Blades gained experience as a Community Manager and Event Manager at Sonatype Inc. from 2010 to 2013. She also served as Community Director and Merchandising Manager at Well.ca from 2007 to 2010. These positions contributed to her skills in community engagement and event management.