Emily Trenholm

Emily Trenholm serves as a Project Manager on the Client Services team, where she provides specialized oversight for Issue Media Group’s Voices of Youth programs across all markets. In this role, she leverages her deep experience in community engagement and market leadership to ensure these high-impact programs meet both editorial and partner objectives.

From 2017 to 2024, Emily was a cornerstone of High Ground News in Memphis, where she served as the engagement manager for the successful "On The Ground" series and eventually as the market’s Publisher. In her capacity as Publisher, she managed vital relationships with Memphis partners and organizations, bridging the gap between local sales and community-driven storytelling.

Before joining IMG, Emily served as the executive director of a local community development organization. This background in nonprofit leadership, combined with her years of experience in stakeholder outreach and event strategy, allows her to provide "white-glove" support to IMG’s underwriting partners. Emily remains passionate about neighborhood-level impact and the power of youth voices to shape the future of their communities.