Emily Ward’s path to marketing was anything but a straight line. Long before she was building global marketing organizations, she was training as a classical ballet dancer, a pursuit that instilled in her a discipline and attention to craft that would quietly shape everything that followed. When the time came to choose a more traditional career path, she landed on marketing somewhat by chance and never looked back.
What followed was a career defined by range and genuine curiosity. Emily has worked across an eclectic mix of industries, picking up experience in sales, operations, and solution development at every turn. Over time, she found her deepest passion at the intersection of education technology and enterprise AI, where she spent years developing a sharp understanding of how complex institutions think about technology, how they evaluate it, and ultimately how they adopt it. Along the way, she built a reputation for crafting the kind of full-funnel marketing strategy that connects credibility to real, measurable pipeline.
It is that rare combination of strategic vision and operational know-how that brings Emily to Cloudforce as Vice President of Marketing. As nebulaONE® scales across higher education and other highly regulated industries, Emily’s experience leading global marketing strategy, demand generation, account-based marketing, and sales alignment makes her a timely and welcome addition to the executive team.
Outside of work, Emily is endlessly curious, whether she’s exploring a new destination, practicing yoga, or drawing on her background in mindfulness and meditation. She is a connector of ideas and people, and a firm believer that a growth mindset can take you just about anywhere.
Other fun facts about Emily:
What is your favorite tradition or holiday?
- Thanksgiving – because family, friends, and gratitude are everything.
What is one quote that stands out to you?
- “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” – Buddha
What’s the best concert or live event you’ve ever attended?
- So many great shows in my life, but if I had to narrow it down it’s probably between Andrea Bocelli and Raye, who just played The Anthem in DC – both are incredibly talented and truly inspiring artists.
What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
- I used to road manage a blues band that played up and down the East Coast
What’s a small thing that always makes your day better?
- A little kindness goes a long, long way!
