EMERGE helps small businesses and mission-driven companies build credibility and readiness.

EMERGE was founded by Jeanine Pedoto, a procurement and governance executive who spent years evaluating suppliers.

Real-World Experience

Jeanine Pedoto is a procurement and governance executive with deep expertise in advising organizations how to use procurement best practices to drive risk-smart value creation, inclusive economic growth, and supplier sustainability.

Jeanine led procurement governance and third-party risk management programs spanning billions in annual spend, embedding inclusive sourcing into every layer.

As a trusted advisor to senior leaders and Boards, Jeanine brings a pragmatic, execution-oriented approach to strengthening supplier ecosystems, and aligning governance with long-term social and economic impact.

Her consulting work draws on extensive experience partnering across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to improve supplier access, resilience, and sustainable growth.

Jeanine Pedoto, Founder & President

Jeanine has been recognized as an Insider NJ 2025 Powerful Woman of NJ and a Diversity Global 2024 Top 15 Champion of Diversity.