Emily Perry-Director of Communications
Originally from Georgia, Emily found her way to Alabama when she attended Samford University, where she earned a degree in Communications. After college, she built a career in corporate marketing but eventually stepped away from the 9-to-5 world to focus on raising her two boys. Now, Emily combines her expertise in social media, website management, and digital content creation to help ELI Thrive and other clients tell their stories.
Emily works with ELI on a contract basis and absolutely loves contributing to their mission. "Having volunteered with ELI for several years, it’s been a joy to use my skills to help spread the story and mission of ELI Thrive," she shares.
When she’s not crafting content, Emily is likely spending time with her two boys, her amazing husband, and their Great Pyrenees mix, who keeps life interesting with a passion for chasing chipmunks. A self-proclaimed night owl (though often found dozing off mid-book), Emily loves coffee—albeit decaf—and has a soft spot for her favorite passport stamp from France, where she got to see Taylor Swift and the Eiffel Tower last year.
Emily’s passion for storytelling and her heart for service shine in everything she does, making her an invaluable part of the ELI Thrive team.