Emily Casanova

Biography

Emily Casanova serves as the Program Manager for the Student Entrepreneurship department of The IDEA Center. In this role, she helps support student founders through programming and event coordination for the department’s series of competitions and accelerators.

Before joining the University, Emily built a diverse professional background in customer service and administrative roles across several industries, including printing, health and wellness, and B2B SaaS — many within start-up environments. Her experience spans content development, operations, and team support, giving her a strong foundation in communication, organization, and problem-solving. She began her career as a television news producer, where she developed her passion for storytelling, attention to detail, and teamwork under pressure.

A native of California, Emily earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Spanish from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

In her free time, Emily enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. During her favorite time of year — football season — you can find her cheering on the San Francisco 49ers and the Fighting Irish.