Emily Lam

Biography

As Lead Graphic Designer on the Public Engagement and Communications team, Emily creates visual identities and graphics for various platforms, from print and web to media and social channels. She also designs graphic campaigns for the annual Skoll World Forum, and amplifies visual stories on a daily basis. With an award-winning track record of working across international borders, Emily brings a global perspective and creative flair to all her projects. She is enthusiastic and full of energy, welcoming all kinds of inspirations.

Emily first joined the Skoll Foundation in 2018, when she won the Gold Award for Muse Creative Awards in Marketing and Promotion category, and the Platinum Award in Event Marketing for the Skoll World Forum branding. She returned to Skoll in 2022, continuing to use visuals to convey stories about good people doing good things.

Prior to Skoll, Emily worked at internationally renowned creative agencies and companies around the world. She also served as the Art Director and Social Media Specialist for TEDxHongKong. Emily is a fan of Japanese anime, trendy fashion, and pop culture. She loves cuddling with her two kitties and enjoys visiting art galleries and hiking with her son and family in her spare time in the Bay Area.

Through her agency and corporate work, Emily is well versed in graphic design, print, web / UI design, social graphics, corporate identity, project management, and more. She also worked as the Art Director for TEDx Hong Kong and was the social media specialist for TEDx Hong Kong Ed.

Emily believes that visual communication is a powerful tool to spur meaningful changes. Her international experiences inspire her to have a mission to elevating global social entrepreneurs' ideas by using impactful images and graphics online and offline. In her personal time, Emily is both extrovert and introvert: she loves hiking and loves art, fashion, and pop culture.