Emily Appel, a design thinker by nature, is a seasoned professional with a diverse education and leadership coaching background. Emily leads national community engagement and equity projects, collaborating with education, healthcare, and public services organizations. She is an executive coach, providing expert career guidance and coaching to individuals from various backgrounds. Her expertise is grounded in emotional intelligence, which fosters leadership development and organizational growth.

With over a decade of experience at TNTP, Emily has led numerous educational initiatives nationwide, from strategic planning and talent management to curriculum development and implementation and teacher/leader training. Her commitment to improving educational outcomes is underscored by her work in schools in the DC area, where she was a site manager and training and instruction manager where she oversaw impactful programs and partnerships with schools and districts.