This release was issued under a previous government.

Ms. May is the co-founder of a successful real estate brokerage, former corporate lawyer, active community advocate and volunteer. Many Albertans will recognize Ms. May from her prominent role as president of the Calgary River Communities Action Group. Her role as Executive Director of the Southern Alberta office begins immediately.

“Ms. May is a passionate advocate with strong community connections in Calgary and across Southern Alberta. Her impressive, action-focused leadership after the 2013 floods served Albertans well and impressed me. Alberta is under new management and Ms. May is a perfect fit for my new team.”

Jim Prentice, Premier

The Premier promised a government with new leadership, new voices, and a new way of doing things in Alberta. Ms. May will help the Premier to deliver on this commitment as she revitalizes the government’s Southern Alberta office.

“McDougall Centre will be a hub of government outreach and community activity in downtown Calgary. I understand the importance of hearing from Albertans and Ms. May’s most important task is to ensure my Southern Alberta office provides Albertans with a direct line into government.”

Jim Prentice, Premier

Backgrounder

Emma May biography

Emma Grace May, B.A., LL.B.

Emma is the co-founder of a successful real estate brokerage, a former corporate lawyer, active community advocate and volunteer. She grew up in Calgary’s inner city, is an active volunteer in her community and, as a realtor, adhered to the highest standards of client representation and service.

In addition to her law degree, Emma holds a degree in English Literature and Communications Studies. She is a member of the Law Society of Alberta. Emma has practiced law in both British Columbia and Alberta, where she focused on corporate commercial and entertainment law.

Emma has dedicated many volunteer hours to William Reid School Council, YWCA of Calgary, The Glenbow Museum, the Glencoe Club, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. She has also created and coordinated several events dedicated to poverty reduction and international justice issues. Emma has two school-aged children and can often be found driving to hockey rinks, soccer pitches, dance recitals, volleyball centers and ski hills. Emma was also a trustee with the Awesome Calgary Foundation, a group dedicated to offering micro-grants to micro-brilliant ideas that make Calgary more “awesome.”