Emily Ku left her previous careers in market research and wedding photography in search of an opportunity that gave her the ability to help advance the community—and that’s exactly what she found when landing at the City of Las Vegas’ Economic and Urban Development Department.
In her current position, Ku is driving the pursuit of equitable development in certain parts of the city that are being revitalized and readdressing historical inequity in minority communities. She previously worked for the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs where she got her professional start in community advocacy. Ku is also extremely active in community betterment in her free-time as well, volunteering weekly with several local organizations, including the Junior League of Las Vegas.
Ku was also recently awarded the Outstanding Champion of Diversity Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Las Vegas Chapter for her professional accomplishments.