Emily Cracolici

Associate Director of Career Readiness Initiatives
ecracolici@uchicago.edu
Department
Kersten Institute for Urban Education
College and Career Readiness
Department:
Kersten Institute for Urban Education, College and Career Readiness

Emily Cracolici serves as the Associate Director of Career Readiness Initiatives on the College Readiness and Access in the Kersten Institute for Urban Education team. 

In this position, Emily manages the planning and implementation of the Youth Internship Program, the annual Peter and Judy Kovler Career Conference for High School Students, and coordinates the development of career exploration opportunities for high school students across College & Career Readiness programs.

Emily is passionate about finding opportunities for students that provide academic, professional, and personal growth. Previously, Emily worked at the Noble Network of Charter Schools as the Pre-College Program Coordinator, Academic Advisor, and English & AP Literature Instructor. She also taught 6th Grade English at Houston Independent School District through Teach for America. 

Emily received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Relations and Policy from Michigan State University and holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy Studies from the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy.