Emily Drake has always been a storyteller and connector – committed to inspiring hope, and creating structure, for individuals in transition. She believes in the power of community to get anywhere in life – “better together” is a mantra she lives by.

Emily is the “heart and soul” of The Collective Academy, bringing her whole self to the pursuit of bringing more humanity, diversity – and thus impact – into the workplace. She believes you need to be the most you to achieve fulfillment.