Emily Smith

After five years successfully managing client projects from concept through implementation at Thinkso, Emily shifted her strategic mindset and can-do energy to drive the agency’s new business and marketing efforts.

Emily’s deep understanding of both client needs and our agency’s capabilities makes her uniquely skilled at shaping creative engagements that deliver real value. As a senior project manager at Thinkso, she led a wide range of initiatives — including websites, branded events, ad campaigns, brand identities, social media, and sales enablement materials — for clients such as MEMX, RPB, Warburg Pincus, and Mercer Advisors. This hands-on experience makes her an invaluable resource for organizations seeking a partner to build their brand and tackle complex marketing challenges. 

Sociable and down-to-earth, but confident and focused, Emily thrives on connecting with people, cultivating relationships, and helping shape the future of Thinkso — one collaboration at a time. 

Born and raised in North Carolina, Emily graduated from UNC’s Hussman School with a BA in media and journalism. After Thinkso’s transition to remote work, she swapped her Manhattan apartment for a suitcase and traveled full-time for 3 years before creating a home base in Spain in 2026 — exploring new cultures, gathering experiences, and fueling her creative spirit, both professionally and personally.


What’s with the sailboat?

“The skills you need as a skipper are almost identical to those of a manager — charting a course, communicating effectively, accounting for a million variables, adjusting for obstacles, and always keeping an eye on the horizon for what’s to come.”