Emily O'Dell

Biography

With over 15 years of expertise in admissions, recruiting, training, and talent management, Emily serves as the Director of the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program at Vanderbilt University. Emily's extensive background includes a focus on recruiting priorities for professional services firms, where she honed her skills managing campus recruiting for the Audit and Tax practices at KPMG in Atlanta. During her six years there, she not only developed and executed campus recruiting strategies at KPMG's Premier universities but also provided valuable counsel to recruiting partners and team members.

Since joining Vanderbilt MAcc in August 2013, Emily has been instrumental in providing valuable, industry-relevant insights as the Director of the MAcc program. Her passion for developing the next generation of business professionals and leaders is evident in her dedication to the current students and interactions with prospective MAcc students on the various campuses she visits.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys time with her husband and family, live music, trying new restaurants, cheering on the LSU Tigers and virtually any activity outdoors.

Education

B.A., Mass Communication, Louisiana State University, 2003