Emily Edison has over 20 years of experience working in non-profits. Her skills include the implementation of organizational assessments, grant writing and grants management, fundraising, and program development and oversight. Prior to her role at True North Goodwill, Emily was the Executive Director of SOAR Career Solutions for 11 years. She currently serves as the vice-chair of the One Roof Community Housing board and is a member of the Duluth Workforce board. Emily has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Mass Communications – Public Relations, Certification in Organizational Development, and Certification from the Grantsmanship Training Center. She is also trained in the facilitation practices and principles of The Art of Hosting. In her free time she enjoys working on home improvement projects and caring for her 50+ house plants.