Emma Faulkner

Emma Faulkner is a driven storyteller and community advocate who serves as the Director of Communications for the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. She began her journey with the Chamber in January 2021 as the Communications Intern, taking on more responsibilities as the Content Manager in 2022 and promoted to the Director of Communications in August 2025.

Throughout her time at the Chamber, Emma has made an impact by using relationship-focused communications to highlight key community projects, support advocacy efforts, and elevate workforce development initiatives. She’s also led intentional, creative marketing campaigns and event promotion that have significantly expanded the Chamber’s digital reach. She believes communications should never be boring, and works to make information digestible and engaging for all audiences.

Emma is actively engaged with several local organizations, including High Country Young Professionals, Watauga Housing Council, STABLE Workplaces, and Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture. her work is fueled by passion for creating community and showcasing the people and businesses that make the High Country region thrive.

Before joining the Chamber, Emma worked in the retail and service industries, where she discovered her enjoyment of fostering relationships and developed strong interpersonal skills. A native of Zebulon, NC and graduate of Corinth-Holders High School, she went on to earn an Associate’s degree in Business Administration and a Marketing Certificate from Caldwell Community College – Watauga Campus, where she was also recognized as the Most Outstanding Student in her program.

In August 2025, Emma furthered her leadership journey by graduating from NC Rural’s Homegrown Leaders Program. She was sworn in as an NC Public Notary in 2021 for Watauga County, where she currently resides.

When not in the office, Emma enjoys walks on the greenway, cooking, camping and live music.