Mariella Canady-Towns recently joined Emergent as an associate and coach. She is a passionate and experienced leader who grounds her work in intentional community building. With more than two decades of experience in marketing and communications, business, and fundraising, Canady-Towns has held various executive and chief-level roles across multiple industries. Her leadership and strategic expertise led to her recruitment from the for-profit into the not-for-profit sector, where she made a significant impact through her work with the YMCA. This move reflected a growing commitment to service and social change, and helped Canady-Towns further her goal of developing budding leaders from underserved communities. The Y eventually brought her to Syracuse, a city she fell in love with due to its welcoming citizens and strong community organizations. As a coach, Canady-Towns focuses on instilling confidence and combating imposter syndrome. Emergent is a Syracuse–based consulting firm that offers executive coaching, leadership training, and organizational-development services.
