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Emily Gertz, MPH has more than 20 years of work experience in various organizations. Emily currently holds the position of Associate Vice President, Strategic Advancement at Harlem United. Prior to this, they served as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Literacy Inc., where they led city-wide and neighborhood-specific collective impact projects. Emily has also worked as the Deputy Director for Operations at National Advocates for Pregnant Women, overseeing organizational operations and coordinating activities with the board of directors. Emily has experience in the healthcare sector as well, working as the Director of Special Projects at Mount Sinai Health System and as the Director of the Family Planning Program at North Shore-LIJ Health System. In addition, they have worked in roles such as Regional Coordinator and Sexuality Educator at Planned Parenthood and as an Intern at Ipas. Emily's early career includes serving as the Development and Special Events Manager at Jumpstart, where they supported low-income children and families with school readiness initiatives. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong leadership, strategic planning, and partnership-building skills.

Emily Gertz, MPH has a Master's in Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Health Behavior and Health Education from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Emily also obtained a Bachelor's degree (BA) in Women's Health and Psychology from University of Michigan. In 2013, Emily obtained additional certifications including High Impact Leadership from the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, and Faculty Trainer for Treating Patients with C.A.R.E. Customer Service Program from the Institute for Healthcare Communication.