Emily Tartanella is a Design Lead at Forum One, where she creates and guides the process of beautiful, efficient, and effective design solutions. She brings extensive experience in visual storytelling and creative direction for mission-driven organizations. With a background in art direction and design for nonprofit and impact-focused projects, Emily is passionate about creating work that blends creativity with purpose. She holds a B.A. in English from Haverford College and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Favorite issues:

• Arts & Culture
• Environment & Conservation

It may surprise you:

• She’s a huge soccer fan and always tries to go to a game in a new country when traveling.
• If you ever meet a Tartanella in the wild, they’re likely a close relative—it’s a very uncommon last name!

Can’t live without:

• Her Spotify or Apple Music subscription, which fuels her creativity throughout the day.
• Plenty of tea—she drinks 4–5 cups a day depending on what she’s working on.