09/07/2026
This week’s student is Emma Sparks!
Emma is a Marketing major at James Madison University pursuing a BBA in Marketing with a minor in Educational Media. She is expected to graduate in May 2027 and is passionate about digital marketing, storytelling, and creating meaningful connections through her work.
At JMU, Emma has built experience through both leadership and hands-on roles. She previously worked as a Marketing Assistant at the JMU Gandhi Center, where she helped create social media content, design promotional materials, and support marketing campaigns. She also served as a Resident Advisor, mentoring around 30 students and planning events that fostered a strong sense of community.
Emma is currently a Communications and Events Intern with Eastern Mennonite School, where she creates content, designs graphics, and helps promote events like Homecoming through social media, email, and web updates. She is also a Marketing Intern with JMU’s REDI Office, where she conducts research, collects data, and develops strategies to promote resources for students, faculty, and community innovators.
Outside of her internships, Emma is the Vice President of JMU Give, where she plays a key role in leading the organization. She helps plan and promote volunteer opportunities, builds partnerships with local organizations, and increases student involvement in community service. Her passion for giving back is central to who she is and continues to shape her career goals.
Emma has experience using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, along with Microsoft Office and Google tools.
Emma hopes to continue growing in digital marketing and pursue a career that combines creativity with her passion for helping others.
🔗 🟦 Connect with Emma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-sparks-marketing
