ANA Trainers

Emily Sullivan

Impact, Vice President
BarkleyOKRP

Emily Sullivan is the Vice President of Impact at BarkleyOKRP, one of the largest independent marketing and consulting agencies in the U.S. As an expert in Purpose and Sustainability, she leads the agency's Impact practice.

Emily was instrumental in guiding BarkleyOKRP to become a recertified B Corporation in 2024. In her role, she helps brands create ideas with gravity by embedding purpose and sustainability into their core business strategies. Her work has guided a diverse range of organizations, including Tony's Chocolonely, Suja Life, Elanco, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Fruit of the Loom, and Premier Nutrition Company.

Raised in a military family, Emily has a deep commitment to making a positive impact on local communities. She is an advocate for education and communications around sustainable food systems and waste solutions, volunteering for the Kansas City Public School and moderating university lectures around responsible business and impact storytelling. She lives in Kansas City with her husband, two daughters, and a small backyard full of fruits and veggies.