Emily Cress

Biography

Emily is a Career Coach in the Walter Center for Career Achievement serving students in The Media School. Originally from Pekin, Indiana, Emily graduated from Ball State University with a degree in public relations in 2014. She spent seven years gaining agency experience working with clients like Amazon, Blaze Pizza, and Long John Silver’s, and spent time in the non-profit world working for Special Olympics Kentucky. After discovering her passions for helping students prepare for a career, she returned to Ball State University to receive her Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education. 

Emily is passionate about helping media students navigate the transition from college to career and understand their career options within the industry based on their unique talents, passions and interests. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outside and planning her next home renovation project.