Emily Graves
Posted by Communications2 on Sep. 15, 2025 / Member Spotlight / Subscribe 0
Name: Emily Graves
Title: Senior Marketing Coordinator
Company: HGA (I’m based in Washington DC)
Role in SMPS?
Member
How long have you worked at your company?
2.5 years
How long have you been an SMPS member?
2 years
How would you describe your role/job?
If you follow aecmarketingmemes on IG, I think they do a better job describing it than I ever could.
What are the rewards of your job?
I work with some really great teams and that makes all the difference on some of these complex pursuits
How has SMPS membership helped you?
I’ve met some amazing people through SMPS—we’re all a little crazy but in the best way!
What’s the best career advice you’ve received?
Stay curious.
What's the best career advice you've given?
Sure, what we do is important and sometimes millions of dollars are on the line. But at the end of the day, your health, wellbeing, and family are more important—keep your priorities straight.
What has contributed to your success?
Always being open to and seeking feedback. If I try something new and it doesn’t work out, I’ve learned something from it and move on.
What was your childhood dream?
Move somewhere to be close to the mountains. And here I am!
Guilty pleasure:
I don’t feel guilt about anything that brings me pleasure! Life’s short, find joy where you can! (but also, Stardew Valley and Oreos)
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