As Chief of Staff, Emma brings a unique blend of corporate expertise and holistic leadership to the team. Emma provides critical and strategic support and assistance to the entire Grace Farms executive team, working closely with Grace Farms’ CEO and Founder. Emma supports leadership’s short- and long-term goals and vision by ensuring the information flow and decision-making processes are effective, efficient and impactful for the organization and our work.
Emma plays a pivotal role in collecting, researching, synthesizing and analyzing information and outcomes to assess programming opportunities, strategic direction, and mission-aligned projects and advancements. In addition, Emma also ensures the timely and effective completion of all projects originating from the CEO and Founder. Emma also acts as a central contact point for key internal and external stakeholder meetings and communications.
Emma began her career as a corporate lawyer before transitioning to banking, where she led a Business Banking team specializing in international trade services, commercial lending, and strategic business advisory. After leaving bank in pursuit of more social entrepreneurial opportunities, Emma created a pioneering wellness business in South Africa to empower previously disadvantaged women through employment opportunities, which was later acquired by one of the country’s leading department stores.
Emma is also a wellness expert, certified Master Pilates instructor and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. This cross-section of experiences in corporate banking, and in the entrepreneurial and wellness industry, uniquely positions Emma to champion workplace wellbeing alongside operational excellence. Her global perspective, shaped by living in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has instilled and informed her innovative approach and entrepreneurial mindset toward leadership, team development, and organizational strategic decision-making.
Emma obtained her law degree from the University of Cape Town.
