Emily Poole

Emily Poole serves as the Region 3 (Metro Atlanta) Project Manager for the Georgia Department of Economic Development.  Prior to joining the Department, Emily worked at the local level for the City of Fayetteville, as their Director of Economic Development, as well as the Fayette County Development Authority as Vice President of Economic Development.

Awarded Fayette County Young Professional of the Year for 2011, Emily has an impressive record of community service and partnership. The 2012-2013 President of Young Professionals of Fayette County, Emily has in the past served on the board of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Fayetteville.  Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for Bloom, AV Pride, and Fayette Senior Services.  Additionally, she is a 2013 graduate of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute, and a 2014 graduate of Leadership Fayette.

Emily is a native of Fayette County, where she graduated from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Human Services and an MBA in International Business from Clayton State University where she was recognized with the “MBA Service & Leadership” Award for the Class of 2016.