Emily O'Malley-Laursen

Emily O'Malley-Laursen is an experienced service provider with a strong background in program development and behavioral health within the criminal justice field.

Her expertise includes workforce and career development, entrepreneurship training, and curriculum development.

Currently pursuing a Graduate Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Education background includes a Graduate Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University, a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Tennessee State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Emily has held various key positions in organizations such as Executive Director at BEST - Building Entrepreneurs for Success in Tennessee, Co-Founder and Rehabilitative Programming Consultant at Pneuma Training and Consulting, CEO and Founder at Dixie Pixie Dusting, Director of Offender Programs at TRICOR, Statewide Correctional Counselor Program Manager at Tennessee Department of Correction, Offender Career and Workforce Development Manager at Tennessee Department of Correction, National Career Readiness Certificate Program Manager at Tennessee Department of Correction, and AmeriCorps VISTA Ex-Offender Employment Specialist at HIRED.