Emily Hargrove

Senior Vice President at Social Venture Partners Dallas
Summary
Emily Hargrove is a highly motivated communications, cause marketing, and social impact strategist with a strong focus on producing festivals and fostering partnerships aimed at driving systemic change through dialogue, collaboration, and action.
She is a dedicated advocate for mental health and a positive workplace culture, emphasizing the importance of building teams that support individual growth and well-being.
With a rich background in the non-profit sector in Dallas, Emily currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Collective Impact at Social Venture Partners Dallas, leading a project for the establishment of a National Center for Arts & Technology in the city.
Emily's diverse experience includes serving as a consulting producer for EarthxFilm, Executive Director of the Dallas Festival of Ideas, and involvement with the Dallas International Film Festival.
She has worked with notable organizations such as EarthX, Ronald McDonald House Dallas, Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Film Society, American Dog Rescue, and Foster in Texas, among others.
Prior to her time in Dallas, Emily spent several years as the key Warner Bros contact for actress Emma Watson, actively participating in her film productions and publicity efforts.
In London, she managed communication strategies for various consumer brands across industries like FMCG, luxury, beauty, and travel.
Emily is a distinguished alumna of the Leadership Dallas program, having completed the classes in 2017 and 2018, where she also served as a class advisor.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology & Therapy from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Actively involved in community service, Emily sits on the Board of Directors of the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas and is the current President of the Circle of Friends Board for New Friends New Life.
In 2016, Emily initiated the 'Lift Up Lunch' series, offering a supportive and loving community space for individuals managing multiple responsibilities in life.
Outside of work, Emily finds joy in nature, often exploring the woods and mountains with her husband Miles, whom she met on the set of Harry Potter, and their two kids and three dogs.