Emily Granito

Hospitality Director

Emily Granito

• Year: 5th Year
• Hometown: Middletown, NJ
• Major/Minor: Architectural Engineering major in the Construction Management option (pursuing integrated Bachelor/Master of AE degrees)
• Why did you want to be a Director?: I wanted to be a Director so I could drive THON as an organization forward and continue to grow an environment of support for Four Diamonds Families. I have a passion for empowering individuals at within the THON community and beyond to serve THON’s mission to ensure that one day we will dance in celebration of a cure.
• What responsibilities do you have as the [position] Director for THON 2025?: As the Hospitality Director, I am responsible for leading a team of 22 Captains and approximately 300 Committee Members to procure and serve all food and beverages during THON Weekend and pre-THON events. We foster relationships with donors year-round within and outside of the State College community to allow for 100% of all meals we serve at THON events are donated, to ensure that THON’s total can be maximized. I drive the Hospitality Committee with a focus around accommodating special dietary needs, implementing sustainable practices, and serving with a smile!
• What is your favorite THON memory?: My favorite THON memory during the total reveal of THON 2024 when Hospitality was announced to be the 5th top fundraising committee of the year. This was a goal accomplished by the yearlong work from each and every Committee Member, Captain, and the Director of Hospitality 2024 to create impact on THON’s total!
• Favorite Quote: “Be a pineapple. Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”
• What are you involved in outside of THON?: Outside of THON I am a member of the sorority Phi Sigma Rho.
• What are your plans for after you graduate from Penn State?: After graduating from Penn State, I plan on going into the construction industry and work as an engineer for a general contractor.