Em Friedrichs

Communications and program manager with more than 10 years' experience and a proven background in outreach, education, and business analysis. My background in education has since served me in areas as diverse as Content Creation and Quality Review. I am passionate about the environment, equality, and community, but my priority is always to use empathy to help others reach their goals. I seek out roles that require imagination to get through the week, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems using limited resources, such as teaching myself fluent Spanish in my 20s. Having delivered significant achievements, such as exceeding team OKRs and growing users annually by 20%, I am excited to bring these skills to a climate justice or other mission-driven organization.

• Town Councilor, Energy Committee Representative, Planning Board Member, Feb 2022-Present: Elected to serve as one of nine municipal officials who run the town government, similar to a city council structure. Also acting as representative to the Planning Board since February 2022 and Energy Committee since June 2022. Located a grant to become the first NH municipality to use electric garbage trucks. Focused on community-wide Climate Action Plan, affordable housing, and environmental stewardship.
• Board Member, Co-chair of Communications Infrastructure for YaleWomen and Coordinator of Yale Day of Service for Yale Club of Argentina, Jan 2015- July 2024
• Berkeley College Master's Award, 2006, Award recognizing the student who made the greatest contribution to the college community
• Ethics in Action Award, 2002, Award recognizing the congregation member who best translated their values into community service