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Emily McLain

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Regional Affiliates and Member Support Manager at Greater Des Moines Partnership
📍 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Emily McLain is the Regional Affiliates and Member Support Manager at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, where she supports over 20 affiliate chambers and drives economic growth. Described as driven and creative, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa and focuses on empowering local businesses.

Passionate about her community, Emily has a keen interest in understanding people and solving problems. Her previous experience at the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs involved working with artists and filmmakers, reflecting a deep appreciation for local arts and culture. She actively attends and supports local community events.

She hosts the "Small Business & Startup Stories DSM" podcast, where she interviews local entrepreneurs about their journeys.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Regional Affiliates and Member Support Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Personality Overview

How Emily shows up

Optimistic
Consensus Focused
Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Emily cares about

Small Business Growth
Oversees the Spark DSM Incubator program, creating curriculum and facilitating business support for over 20 early-stage businesses each year.
Economic Development
Manages a collaborative partnership with a network of over 20 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce to build a stronger economic region in Greater Des Moines.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Regional Affiliates and Member Support Manager
Greater Des Moines Partnership
10-2022 - 1-2024
Small Business and Member Support Manager
Greater Des Moines Partnership
2-2020 - 9-2022
Communications Coordinator
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
7-2019 - 11-2019
Research Specialist/Administrative Assistant
Iowa Department of Public Safety
8-2018 - 5-2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Iowa
In the press

Media appearances

Greater Des Moines Partnership Instagram post promoting a podcast featuring Emily McLain. Featured in Instagram
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Learn More About Emily McLain in DSM USA. Featured in Greater Des Moines Partnership
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Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Iowa
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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