Emily Pilloton is a designer, builder, educator, author, and founder of the nonprofit design agency Project H Design. Using architecture and design as a vehicle for social justice and public education, she works alongside youth ages 9-18 both in and out of school to bring to life public architecture projects that transform lives and communities. She is particularly invested in using design as a creative voice for young girls and students of color to build change in their own lives, and has mentored over 200 young girls ages 9-17 towards college and careers in STEM-related areas.

Pilloton works at the intersection of design and public education, believing that the processes and products of design are an untapped opportunity within education and communities. She is the author of the book Design Revolution: 100 Products that Empower People. Educated at the University of California Berkeley and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Pilloton is an industrial designer, architect, writer, and builder. Emily is also a visiting assistant professor of design at the University of California, Davis.