Emily Rader
About
Emily Rader (she/her/hers) was raised in a small town nestled between seven hills in northwest Georgia. She is passionate about mental health awareness, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. With over six years of experience in digital marketing within the nonprofit space, Emily has found a passion for telling the stories of the people her work serves and raising awareness for social justice issues. In her most recent role, she advocated for hunger relief across the United States, helping her team provide over 40 million meals to those in need.
Emily received her Bachelor’s degree in Media Communications with a minor in Creative Writing from Columbus State University. She also holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, as well as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate.
In her free time, she enjoys dance parties, quoting memes, spending time with her two tiny humans, working on her many book drafts, and reading any fantasy book.
Why this Work is Important to Me
My commitment to supporting neurodivergent students is deeply personal, as I grew up in a neurodiverse household without realizing I was neurodivergent myself until adulthood. Reflecting on my own experiences, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate a world that doesn’t always recognize or accommodate neurodiversity. This work is important to me because I want to help create a different experience for today’s students—one where they are seen, supported, and celebrated from the start. My “why” for working with The Neurodiversity Alliance is to ensure that neurodivergent students have the opportunities and understanding I wish I had earlier in life, empowering them to embrace their uniqueness and succeed on their own terms.