Emily Anne Ailts

Emily Ailts is the Assistant General Manager of Catering Sales. Prior to joining the Event Management team at Columbia University, Emily has been employed in management positions at multiple luxury resort properties throughout the U.S. and Europe—at brands such as Aman, the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Conrad New York, Ritz Carlton and Gurney's Resorts.  

In addition to being passionate about events, Emily is a certified yoga instructor and a certified sommelier. In her spare time she is an avid runner, competing most recently in the New York Marathon. Most importantly, she has a passion for event planning and hospitality, serving both staff and students here at the University.