Blake Emmanuel
Director of Advocacy and Policy
Blake Emmanuel serves as the Director of Advocacy and Policy at The Fund for Women and Girls, where she leads strategic initiatives and to advance gender equity through policy change, coalition building, and community engagement. With a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration, Blake brings a deep understanding of public systems and a strong commitment to social justice.
Blake’s career spans nearly two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, including direct service roles that grounded her in the real-life challenges faced by women, girls, and families. Having spent over a decade working with families with children with disabilities, she if very familiar with navigating public systems and the need for informed advocacy. Her time as Board President for her local school board helped her hone her ability to manage complex and challenging situations while staying community focused.
At the intersection of advocacy, public service, and community care, Blake remains dedicated to creating sustainable systems that uplift marginalized voices and foster long-term, systemic impact.
Contact Blake at bemmanuel@thefundcc.org.