Emily Piechocki, a Little Rock native, brings a wealth of experience to the Arkansas Foodbank team.
Most recently, Emily served as Development Director for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana. During her 15-year tenure, Emily oversaw every aspect of fundraising, leading historic capital campaigns, grant writing, annual giving, and marketing campaigns. Emily served for more than a decade on the Board of Directors of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Arkansas Chapter. In 2022, she received the Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional Award at the Arkansas Chapter National Philanthropy Day Awards. She has been featured in 2017 Class of Women to Watch for Soiree Magazine and was on the cover of Inviting Arkansas in November 2024. Her education includes a Master of Business Administration from University of Central Arkansas where she graduated top of her class receiving the Most Outstanding MBA Student Award and also earned a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics from Lyon College.
As Chief Development Officer, Emily is responsible for all aspects of the Arkansas Foodbank’s fundraising, volunteer engagement, marketing, and communications.