Emma Northcott
About Emma Northcott
Emma Northcott is a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in public policy and management, with previous roles at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies and the Women and Girls Foundation.
Work at The George Washington University
Emma Northcott has been serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, she engages in research activities that contribute to her academic growth and the university's projects. Her position allows her to apply her knowledge in public policy and administration while collaborating with faculty and fellow researchers.
Previous Experience in Workforce Development
Emma Northcott worked at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies in various capacities from 2017 to 2021. She began as a Program Analyst from 2017 to 2019, where she focused on analyzing workforce programs. Subsequently, she served as a Program Manager from 2019 to 2021, overseeing program implementation and management in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Background in Policy and Advocacy
Prior to her work at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, Emma Northcott was employed at the Women and Girls Foundation as a Policy and GirlGov Program Associate from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she contributed to initiatives aimed at empowering girls and advocating for policies that support women's rights in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Educational Qualifications
Emma Northcott holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Politics & International Affairs from Wake Forest University, with minors in Latin American Studies, Theatre, and Spanish. She furthered her education at Carnegie Mellon University - H. John Heinz III College, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Public Policy and Management. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy & Public Administration at The George Washington University, expected to complete in 2025.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Emma Northcott has experience in academia as a Teaching Assistant and Statistics Tutor at Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as the Information Repository Manager for the Systems Synthesis Project at the same institution in 2017, where she managed information resources for research projects.