Emily Ballou

Emily Ballou is a Helen Gurley Brown Associate Resident split between Vermont's Northern Stage and New York City with the BOLD Theater Circle. She has a long history as a news contributor at The White River Valley Herald. Emily graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College in 2021 as a Cohort 4 Scholar in the BOLD Women's Leadership Network, majoring in Longform Journalism, Theatre, and Cultural Politics within Asian American Studies.

Emily's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Theatre from Middlebury College. She also studied dance at various institutions such as Broadway Dance Center, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Moreover, Emily has engaged in online training programs at Broadway Dance Center and completed her K-12 education as Valedictorian at South Royalton School.

In addition to her academic achievements, Emily has been actively involved in multiple organizations. She has held roles such as Helen Gurley Brown Programs Associate Resident at Northern Stage, BOLD Fellow at Helen Gurley Brown Foundation, Reporter at White River Valley Herald, and Choreographer at Chandler Center For The Arts, among many others.

Emily's professional experience spans various fields including digital media analysis, marketing consultancy, arts and culture editing, dance instruction, and journalism. She has served as a Senior Committee member and Senior Admissions Fellow at Middlebury College, indicating her commitment to academic and admissions-related responsibilities.

In her free time, Emily is dedicated to community outreach, volunteering, and mentoring underrepresented youth. She is passionate about storytelling through different mediums like writing, performing, podcasting, and education. Emily's diverse skills and interests contribute to her holistic approach to creativity and communication.