Education
Bridgewater State University • Bachelor of Arts
Concentration: Graphic Design and Photography • Minor: Art History
Concentration: Graphic Design and Photography • Minor: Art History
Professional Experience
2018 - present • Metro South Chamber of Commerce • Director of Communications
2016 - 2017 • Heavenly Spirits Imports • Graphic Communications Intern
2015 - 2018 • Bridgewater State University: BSUlife Integrated Marketing Team, Student Affairs • Graphic Designer
2016 - 2017 • Heavenly Spirits Imports • Graphic Communications Intern
2015 - 2018 • Bridgewater State University: BSUlife Integrated Marketing Team, Student Affairs • Graphic Designer
Accomplishments:
2024 • earned a NEACCE Scholarship from the New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
2022 • earned a NEACCE Scholarship from the New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
2022 • earned a MACCE Scholarship from the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives: The Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE) offers scholarships for professional development. The Institute for Organization Management, Economic Development Institute, and ACCE management conferences are all eligible programs of study. Scholarships are also available for NEACCE conferences. MACCE awards scholarships in order to promote continuing professional education in Chamber of Commerce management. Attendance at Professional Development programs, coupled with participation in MACCE conferences, provides an important opportunity for executive development. For this reason, applications will be heavily weighted by an applicant’s professional involvement in MACCE and other related professional organizations.
2022 • earned a National Institute Scholarship from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Institute for Organization Management.
2019 • earned a NEACCE Scholarship from the New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives: The New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (NEACCE) offers scholarships for professional development. The Institute for Organization Management, IOM, Economic Development Institute, ACCE management conferences and NEACCE conferences are all eligible programs of study. Attendance at Professional Development programs, coupled with participation in NEACCE conferences, provides an important opportunity for executive development. For this reason, applications will be heavily weighted by an applicant’s professional involvement in NEACCE and other related professional organizations.
2019 • earned a National Institute Scholarship from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Institute for Organization Management: Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Emma Stratton, Director of Communications, of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a National Institute Scholarship. Given to professionals across the country, the National Institute Scholarships recognize each recipient for their involvement in industry professional organizations, community service, and professional background. Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.
2018 • graduated Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor of Arts: with Double Concentrations in Photography and Graphic Design, and a Minor in Art History.
2018 • "The Temporary State of Everything" series awarded 2nd Place in the category of photography at Bridgewater State University’s 54th Annual Student Exhibition.
2018 • "The Temporary State of Everything" series accepted into Bridgewater State University’s 54th Annual Student Exhibition.
2018 • Received a Bridge Award for "The Temporary State of Everything" series.
2018 • "The Temporary State of Everything", series accepted for publication in Volume 15 of The Bridge (see pages 44 and 77).
2018 • Participated in a group photography exhibition at The Providence Center for Photographic Arts in Providence, Rhode Island entitled "Constructing Revelations" where my photographs from the series "The Temporary State of Everything" were on view to the public.
2017 • “Lacrimosa”, awarded 3rd Place in the category of photography at Bridgewater State University’s 53rd Annual Student Exhibition.
2017 • “Lacrimosa”, accepted into Bridgewater State University’s 53rd Annual Student Exhibition.
2017 • “The Forgotten Dialect of the Heart”, series accepted into Bridgewater State University’s 53rd Annual Student Exhibition.2017 • “The Spectator’s Imperfect Vision”, series accepted into Bridgewater State University’s 53rd Annual Student Exhibition.
2016 • “The Rape of Persephone”, awarded Runner Up in the category of photography, Bridgewater State University’s 52nd Annual Student Exhibition; by Director of Exhibitions, Marketing and Publications of the Pucker Gallery, Destiny M. Barletta.
2016 • “The Rape of Persephone”, accepted into Bridgewater State University’s 52nd Annual Student Exhibition.
2014 • "Chicago Spin", "Just Below the Surface", and "The Nature of Technology", accepted into the first juried photography show at the Wallace Anderson Gallery.
2012 • "Chicago Spin" recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.