Emily was instrumental in helping us scale our dinner series. She is a deeply experienced event manager and a true people person who brings a rare level of thoughtfulness to every detail of the project. Emily is incredibly collaborative and possesses the unique ability to stay organized while making everyone feel valued. I can’t recommend her enough for any team looking for a strategic planning partner!
Joey TillapaughGlobal Strategic PartnershipsEmily Akers is a dedicated individual and extremely loyal to the organization she is brought on to support. She asks questions, shows passion and genuinely is a lovely addition to the team she joins. She will put in the time (even if it means extra work) to get something done and is very good at taking feedback. She LOVES events and cares deeply that they are successful (going back to the goals of the project) vs just checking things off a list!
Erin RynnCOO, Sequence EventsEmily Akers did such a beautiful job with this event (On Our Feet). Her attention to detail was impeccable. I am impressed with her love and passion to build relationships with clients and vendors and truly understand the meaning behind how it’s professionally helpful but also really rewarding. The event was flawless and the clients truly felt this was many levels above the other events. The energy felt great throughout the entire planning process and the entire event.
Dana LowenfishChief Experience Officer & Co-Founder, Sequence EventsI had the pleasure of working with Emily during a major gala event, and I can confidently say she was an absolute standout partner. From the very beginning, Emily brought a thoughtful, proactive approach to the project. She made a complex event feel manageable and even exciting to tackle. Her ability to break down big tasks into digestible pieces was a game-changer.
What impressed me most was her combination of creativity and execution. Emily came to the table with fresh ideas and the insight to listen deeply and adapt quickly. Even on-site, she was incredibly attentive—not just to the event itself, but to our team’s well-being. She checked in on me and our staff throughout the night, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that we felt supported.
Her professionalism, warmth, and strategic thinking made her an invaluable collaborator. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner on such a high-stakes project.
Conor RichardsonCommunity Engagement, Foot LockerI’ve had the pleasure of working with Emily on our annual gala, which is a major event for our organization. Emily consistently went above and beyond to meet our needs and feedback from both a creative and logistical standpoint while planning and executing our event. Emily is a great team member and I would highly recommend her.
Donald DudleyMarketing, Foot LockerEmily is a reliable, hard-working, and joyful professional to collaborate with! She is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure a task is executed to perfection and puts so much thought into all she does! Emily has such a bright, can-do attitude and brings so much unique value to any team she’s a member of!
Simone DeckerMarketing & Events, GumGumEmily and I worked together at Troupe. She consistently showed up as a hard-worker with low ego and a passion for learning. Emily is persistent and has the capacity to manage a wide variety of tasks, never letting any fall through the cracks. Emily is her best when she’s working with others towards a high-stakes timeline that requires skilled multi-tasking to be successful.
Alexandra Charters ZubkoCEO, TroupeEmily is a passionate, dedicated, and curious entrepreneur who thrives in the action. Working with Emily, her energy is contagious. She is committed to fostering and delivering incredible experiences for those in her presence. As a teammate, Emily is compassionate and sincere in her desire to build meaningful relationships with her peers.
Dylan GambardellaEntrepreneur | Forbes 30 Under 30Emily is one of the most driven and passionate young individuals I know. She is constantly providing value to those she comes in contact with through her network, skills, and resources. I’ve seen her be handed big tasks and approach them head on with tenacity and attention to detail. It doesn’t matter what project she is working on, she always gives 100% and looks to create the best outcome for all involved. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Emily should jump at the bit!
Sivana BrewerCOO, Closers.ioEmily Akers is the true definition of a go-getter. She is ambitious, professional, timely in her communication and unafraid to connect with the right people to make things happen. It is always a pleasure to have Emily Akers’ positive attitude and outlook. When we work together it seems as though there’s nothing we cannot do. Emily Akers will be an incredible asset at any workplace and I offer my most heartfelt recommendation.
Aly BloomCo-Founder, LiveItUp