Marion Emmert
Academic Program Specialist, Office of the Registrar
Planting Seeds of Hope Through Words of Encouragement
Alone, in a strange country, with no family, fear ruled my life. Enter a kind stranger whose encouraging words changed my path. In this talk, we will explore how to use the power of words to lift spirits, motivate, and even change the trajectory of someone’s life.
Marion Emmert is an Academic Program Specialist at the Office of the Registrar. Born in Nürnberg Germany, Marion emigrated to Texas at the age of 16, with her mom and stepfather. Although she’s lived in Maryland for the past 38 years, she still roots for the Dallas Cowboys along with the Baltimore Ravens. In her spare time, she enjoys home improvements, working in her flower garden, singing in the shower, hiking, and exploring small towns in and around Maryland.