Emma Hildreth serves as the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Downtown Development District. In this role, she leads strategic marketing, communications, and storytelling efforts that promote downtown as a vibrant place to live, work, and invest.
Emma brings more than five years of experience in economic development communications, most recently serving as Social Media and Communications Manager at Greater New Orleans, Inc. There, she supported regional business attraction, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and talent initiatives through integrated communications and stakeholder engagement. Previously, Emma worked at Trumpet Advertising, supporting clients including the Audubon Nature Institute and the Louisiana Office of Tourism, with a focus on digital marketing and media buying.
A New Orleans native, Emma’s work supports placemaking, economic growth, and community connection in downtown New Orleans.