Hi! My name is Calvin Jay Emerson, but my friends call me C.J.

Let me introduce you to myself. Professionally, I’m a multimedia journalist by trade. Through my curriculum at the University of Washington, I learned how to conduct research and engage sources through traditional papers and essay writing, while out of class, I pressed myself to expand my creative pursuits. I have the skillset of a digital artist, filmmaker, traditional painter, and video editor, and I’ve used these skills to work with local creatives, of different identities and backgrounds, brought together to Seattle which I’m fortunate to call home.

Personally, I’m proudly a neurodiverse and bisexual man. My struggle with my autism diagnosis, and subsequent mental health challenges, left me socially struggling when I was younger. However, such struggles taught me gratitude, and I now deeply value the intrapersonal relationships I’ve built. I’m collaborative by nurture, rather than nature, and I prefer to work as a team player, supportive the needs of a larger initiative.

Below are some testimonies from the people I’ve worked with, written below. If you’re reading this, I hope we’ll get to work together in the future, and I hope you have a lovely rest of your day. Take care! :3

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Vice Chairman of the Board, Seattle Foundation. Former National Head of Industry, Retail - Google.

Robin Devlin Lien

“I met CJ during the University of Washington industry mentorship program, and I was consistently impressed by his intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly grasp complex concepts. He possesses a combination of strong analytical skills, demonstrated by his insightful questions and synthesis of information, allowing him to articulate his points clearly and persuasively. He possesses a maturity and professionalism beyond his years, consistently fostering the relationship he has built with me while showing a genuine interest in others.”

Clare Chun