Emma Thompson

Background

About Emma Thompson

I am currently Marketing Associate at Good Steward Consulting located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and have a rich background rooted in rural West Central Minnesota. Having grown up in the small town known as "The Corn Capital," my formative years were marked by active involvement in Girl Scouts, church activities, and unforgettable experiences immersed in nature during summer camps and family camping trips. My affinity for the outdoors, agriculture, and rural communities stems from cherished memories of joining my father — a small business owner and retired volunteer fireman — on job sites, practice fires, and controlled burns. These core experiences painted the canvas of my warm and joyful childhood in rural, out state Minnesota. Venturing into higher education, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Political Science with a focus on Public Health from Gustavus Adolphus College. The convergence of these academic disciplines fuels my passion for addressing global health issues arising from a changing climate and limited access to reliable and clean energy. As a Good Steward, I've discovered a meaningful platform to deploy my talents where the need is most pressing. In addition to my professional endeavors, I've dedicated six years to coaching dance, with two of them as the Program Director for Le Center Just For Kix. I am now continuing my coaching endeavors as a coach for the Gustavus Adolphus College Dance Team. Additionally, I use my certification as a dance judge with the Judges Association of Minnesota (JAM) to evaluate Minnesota high school dance teams (through the MSHSL) during the winter months. After dancing competitively in a mentally and physically unhealthy environment, I am outspoken and passionate about ethical coaching and dancers' mental health; I have made it a mission of mine to ensure every dancer I get to interact with has a positive, uplifting dance career. Outside the world of work, you'll find me indulging in lake activities, kayaking, unwinding with a good book in a hammock, and embarking on crafting projects with my trusty Cricut. Quality time with family and my tuxedo cat, Belle, remains a cherished aspect of my life. Passionate about both marketing, dance, and public health I find fulfillment in blending these diverse elements into a harmonious and purposeful journey.