Emily DeRocco was a champion of American manufacturing, serving in leadership roles at both the U.S. Department of Labor and the Manufacturing Institute at the National Association of Manufacturers.

In memory of Emily, a group of individuals whose lives were deeply impacted by her created the DeRocco Fellows, an initiative to support undergraduate women in careers in manufacturing. DeRocco Fellows is now launching its first cohort of extraordinary young women! Learn more about the DeRocco Fellowship and how you can get involved. 6/18/2025