WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Emily Lawler

Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members

WILMA’s 2024 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.

The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.

Meet institute member EMILY LAWLER.


Emily Lawler

29Title: Chief Operating Officer

Company: Recess by Bevin Prince

How long have you been with your current employer? 3 Years

Alma Mater: N/A

Prior career experience: Prior to Recess, I was pursuing a career as a professional ballet dancer.

Current job responsibilities:Strategic planning, operations management, financial management, customer experience, marketing, sales, partnerships, merchandise design.

Hobbies: Surfing, learning to play guitar, live music, training at Axis, and long walks with my dog, Bennie.


To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.

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