Emma Sprague

Emma Sprague is Managing Partner of KNP Communications, specializing in group communications training, executive coaching, and leadership presence. Over 15+ years, she has designed and led high-impact group training programs for national foundations, nonprofit organizations, policy and advocacy groups. Through her individual coaching practice, Emma has a particular strength in amplifying the voices of women and emerging leaders across sectors. Through her work with Harvard Innovation Lab, Bobcat Ventures, and other start up groups – Emma works directly with founders on pitch, presence, and storytelling.

Emma has a wealth of experience in high-visibility event execution – producing and facilitating large virtual and in-person convenings and managing the team that trained all 200+ speakers at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. As Managing Partner, Emma shepherds the firm's internal processes, supports a wide-spread team, and – along with the firm's three other partners – is charting KNP's strategic path forward.

Emma co-founded Upswing Strategies, a communications and media training firm, before merging with KNP in January 2023, where she joined as a full partner and co-owner.

Areas of Expertise

Group Training Programs: Designing and facilitating high-engagement communications workshops with measurable impact.
Executive Presence & Leadership Coaching: Individual coaching for leaders working to improve the impact of their communications and presence.
Women & Emerging Leaders: A dedicated practice amplifying the voices of women and next-generation leaders across industries.
Entrepreneurial Communications: Coaching founders and startups on pitching, storytelling, and communicating with energy and conviction.

Emma holds degrees from Bates College and Harvard Kennedy School of Government.