Hi. I’m Em.

I’m a small business owner, award-winning marketer, and a PhD Candidate in Urban Planning. My dissertation research focuses on public-private partnerships (P3s) in public transit projects in the US. Additional research projects examine the growth of statewide mobility management networks, and the ways in which telehealth and transportation affect patients’ abilities to attend medical appointments. When not working on my dissertation, I can be found watching Law & Order or teaching my old cats new tricks.

Areas of Expertise

Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)

Project Management

Transportation Planning

Digital Strategy + Email Marketing

Urban Planning

Public Engagement

(Re)Branding

Social Media

I’m pretty good at what I do. But don’t take my word for it…

Jason says:

Em has a seemingly endless reserve of “can-do,” “yes and…,” and whatever else you want to call her unrelenting drive to try new things. She is a strong and dynamic leader—as a supervisor, as a peer, and as someone who knows how to effectively manage her manager.” -Jason Friedman, Leader in the Human Services Sector

Mark says:

Em is a master of online engagement. She is able to think strategically while engaging tactically. These are critical skills for any organization in today’s online world, but to find them in one person is exceedingly uncommon. Em is that rare example!” -Mark Phillips, Strategic Communicator and Air Force Vet

Ximena says:

Em is the type of client that every PR person dreams of. On top of that, she stays positive through sticky situations and always looks for solutions instead of creating more problems. I loved working with Em!” -Ximena N. Larkin, Owner of C1 Revolution

David says:

Em is one of the ‘can do’ folks that everyone loves to have on their team. She managed both our communications and IT areas in an excellent fashion – and accomplished many tasks and projects that had been hanging fire around here for way too long.” -David McConnell, Financial Executive

Bonus cat pic! Hello, Harry.

Clients, Past and Present

How lucky am I? Here’s a selection of the great people and places I’ve been privileged to work with over the years. References available upon request.

Let’s get this party started!

Ready to create cool stuff? Drop me a line.

Contact Em Hall (that’s me)

About Em

Small business owner. PhD candidate. Law & Order lover. Public transit taker.

I hold a BA with Honors in Political Science from UChicago; MA’s in Philanthropic Studies and US History from Indiana University; a Certificate in Integrated Marketing from UChicago’s Graham School; and a Public Transit Planning & Management Certificate from UIC’s College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. Did I mention I also like cats?