Emily Cunningham — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-founded Amazon Employees For Climate Justice, an employee group advocating for climate change initiatives.
Illegally terminated by Amazon in April 2020, leading to a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Holds a Master of Science in Information Management.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

Biography

Emily Cunningham is an American user experience designer and environmentalist, recognized for her role in co-founding Amazon Employees For Climate Justice and for her unlawful termination by Amazon. Born in Tucson, Arizona, she grew up in various cities across Arizona before moving to Seattle, Washington in 1998. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and a Master of Science in information management.

Cunningham joined Amazon as a user experience designer in 2013.