Emily Erickson is a strategist who sees both the blueprint and the invisible threads that hold any endeavor together. An Enneagram Nine with a One wing, she brings a calm, steady presence that naturally bridges perspectives and uncovers common ground. With CliftonStrengths of intellection, connectedness, input, empathy, and maximizer, Emily is both a thoughtful listener and a discerning architect of strategy — continually assessing structure, energy, and access to build pathways toward impact.

Her professional career reflects that same synthesis of rigor and imagination. As Senior Marketing & Engagement Strategist at the North Dakota State University Foundation, Emily has led multi-channel campaigns that unite storytelling, design, and philanthropy to strengthen relationships between donors, alumni, and the institution. Previously, she honed her craft at Flint Group/Super Studio, ensuring brand integrity and message clarity in high-stakes creative environments. Across roles, Emily has earned trust as a collaborator who makes complex processes feel approachable while never losing sight of excellence in the final product.

Emily thinks like an architect: balancing vision with structure, weaving in both analysis and intuition, and ensuring every element contributes to the integrity of the whole. Whether guiding creative strategy, stewarding partnerships, or translating nuanced ideas into compelling narratives, she approaches the work with empathy and precision.

At the core, Emily is motivated by understanding — not just the immediate problem, but the deeper system at play. That pursuit makes her a master strategist, one who can hold complexity without losing clarity and who consistently elevates the work of those around her. She is, in every sense, a maximizer: drawing out the strongest possible outcomes while keeping people aligned, grounded, and moving forward together.