Emily R. Manz

Emily R. Manz is an experienced economic development professional with a diverse educational background and a passion for increasing opportunity for Newark residents, businesses, and future generations.

She holds a Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University, a Master's Degree in International Relations and European Studies from Central European University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Honors Economics and Political Science from the University of Delaware.

In addition, Emily has studied International Business Track at DIS - Study Abroad and completed a Certificate of Completion in Intensive Mandarin Levels I & II at New York University.

Throughout her career, Emily has held various key positions in organizations such as Chief Business Development Officer + Director of Marketing at Invest Newark, Co-Founder at Have You Met Newark Tours, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Invest Newark, Executive Director at Preservation New Jersey, and Part-Time Lecturer at Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration.

She has also contributed to organizations like EMI Strategy, OCO Global, Brick City Development Corporation, and the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University as an Economic Development Consultant, President, Real Estate & Business Attraction Associate, and Research Assistant respectively.