Emma Ridings

Emma Ridings is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing and Transportation at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, where she teaches Consumer Behavior. She also serves as a Partnership Program Manager at Accion Opportunity Fund and has prior experience in international development and research roles.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology and International Relations from the University of Arkansas
• Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution from Georgetown University

Research and Professional Background: Her research and professional work spans consumer behavior, conflict resolution, and field study methodologies. She previously supported program and donor liaison activities at the UN Migration Agency (IOM) in Washington D.C. (2017–2021), conducted field research at PwC, and interned with Search for Common Ground in Madagascar, focusing on monitoring and evaluation. Her global experience informs her interdisciplinary approach to marketing and social impact initiatives.

Affiliations and Roles: Ms. Ridings bridges academia and industry through her current roles at the Walton College and Accion Opportunity Fund, while her prior roles highlight expertise in international relations, migration policy, and cross-sector program management.