Emily Derr, Community Contributor

Emily helps creative businesses and professionals in crafting their message through grassroots public relations efforts, content creation and social media. In addition she expands their audience by forging community and business partnerships through outreach and "Transformational Collaborations". Emily is also a working artist specializing in fashion illustration and jewelry design. She received her degree in fashion design from Syracuse University, an MBA from DeVry University, and has studied gemology at the Gemological Institute of America. Born in Michigan, Emily has always been committed to improving her community and to fostering creativity. She currently serves on the board of directors at the Stamford History Center and is an artist member of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. Emily is an avid yogi, loves to run dance, draw and paint.