Emma Leishman is a visionary thinker who believes deeply that people, places, and systems can always be improved — and she works every day to make them better. A marketing professional with experience in alumni relations, program development, and strategic communications, she brings both structure and imagination to the work of building meaningful connections.

Currently serving as Social Media Coordinator in the Office of Alumni Relations at the University of Utah, Emma leads social media strategy and content creation, capturing stories through photo and video to share with thousands of alumni worldwide. Her work strengthens relationships, expands reach, and fosters a sense of belonging across a far-reaching community.

Emma’s CliftonStrengths — achiever, learner, discipline, individualization, and maximizer — speak to her ability to balance vision with execution. She is highly organized, detail-oriented, and relentlessly solution-focused, while also attuned to the unique strengths and stories of the people she works with. Guided by her Enneagram One, Emma is energized by purpose, excellence, and integrity, holding herself and her work to the highest standards.

Within the Brain Trust, Emma is both strategist and builder: someone who can see the better future ahead, then design the steps to get there. She contributes not only her expertise in storytelling, outreach, and event management, but also her steady belief that improvement is always possible — and worth pursuing.