Emma Maguire

Emma Maguire brings a unique blend of strategic business expertise and lifelong passion for the arts to her role as Vice President of the OperAtlantic Board of Directors. As a Senior Business Analyst in the telecommunications industry, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation, recently receiving the prestigious Chloe Award for Courage to Innovate in recognition of her creative solutions for warehouse capacity optimization.

Emma Maguire holds a degree in International Business and Supply Chain Management from MacEwan University, where she graduated with honors and distinction, and has earned her Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation. Her professional expertise spans operations, strategic planning, and administrative functions, with particular strength in developing policies and documentation systems that drive organizational efficiency.

Her commitment to community service is evidenced through her previous board experience with a nonprofit daycare organization in Edmonton, where she honed her governance and collaborative leadership skills. Additionally, her background includes procurement experience within Edmonton’s events industry, providing valuable insight into the operational aspects of cultural programming.

Emma Maguire’s connection to opera and classical music runs deep, nurtured from childhood through fond memories of listening to CBC Radio with her mother. She studied piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music, achieving Level 4 certification, and continues to support the arts as a devoted patron. This personal passion, combined with her proven track record in business innovation and nonprofit governance, positions her to contribute meaningfully to the strategic direction and operational excellence of the organization.

Her analytical mindset, coupled with her genuine appreciation for the transformative power of opera, makes her an invaluable addition to the board as it works to expand the organization’s reach and impact within the community.