Joelle Emerson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-Founder and CEO of Paradigm since 2014, a platform that has helped over 1000 companies create high-performance cultures.
Co-founded Paradigm in 2014, focusing on attracting, engaging, and retaining talent from all backgrounds.
Serves as a Board Member at Tipping Point Community (since 2024) and an Advisory Board Member at Greenhouse Software (since 2017).
Held a role as an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University Graduate School of Business from 2016 to 2017.
Holds a Doctor of Law (JD) and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Sociology.

Biography

Joelle Emerson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Paradigm, a company she established in 2014. Paradigm is a platform dedicated to helping organizations build high-performance cultures capable of attracting, engaging, and retaining diverse talent. Utilizing AI-enabled software and a team of interdisciplinary experts, Paradigm has assisted over 1000 companies in creating inclusive and effective work environments.

Prior to co-founding Paradigm, Emerson practiced as a civil rights lawyer.