Emmaline Schild
About Emmaline Schild
Emmaline Schild serves as the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison at the Student Conservation Association, a position she has held since 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Leadership from the University of Mississippi and has experience in organizing executive communications and managing board logistics.
Work at Student Conservation Association
Emmaline Schild serves as the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison at the Student Conservation Association, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she is responsible for managing all Board logistics, which includes coordinating sub-committee meetings, board meetings, the annual board retreat, and dinner meetings. She also prepares meeting agendas and briefing papers for the board of directors and executive team. Additionally, she supervises and mentors International Fellows, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering conservation leadership.
Education and Expertise
Emmaline Schild earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Leadership from the University of Mississippi, where she studied from 2019 to 2023. Her academic background has equipped her with skills in leadership development and policy analysis. During her time at the university, she also worked as the Leadership Development and Student Involvement Coordinator, where she focused on enhancing student engagement and leadership opportunities.
Previous Experience at Girl Scouts Nation's Capital
Before her current role, Emmaline Schild worked as an Executive Intern at Girl Scouts Nation's Capital in 2022. In this two-month position, she gained experience in organizational operations and stakeholder communication. Her involvement with the Girl Scouts of the USA as a Gold Award Girl Scout from 2018 to 2019 further developed her leadership skills and commitment to community service.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
In her role as Executive Assistant and Board Liaison, Emmaline Schild has demonstrated strong organizational skills by handling complex calendar scheduling and ensuring efficient communication between executives and stakeholders. Her focus on proper allocation of executive availability has enhanced business processes within the organization. She has also played a key role in preparing materials that support the board's decision-making processes.