About me

My professional ethos centers on marrying the joy of creative work with making a real, positive difference in the world. I earned a BA with honors in organizational studies and a BMA in flute performance from the University of Michigan in 2014, and have since worked for a variety of nonprofit and for-profit organizations dedicated to helping others. I’ve always loved to write, and enjoy writing creatively (particularly poetry!) in my free time.

I currently live in Philadelphia with my dog, Odysseus (AKA Odys, AKA Pizza King). I love to bake, read, go to concerts and movies, hike, embarrass myself at karaoke, and try whatever new thing strikes my fancy.

 
A photo of Emily in her natural habitat: on a solo hike in the woods in Pennsylvania, about 5 miles away from everyone and enjoying some birdsong.

Here I am in my natural habitat: on a solo hike in the woods in Pennsylvania, about five miles away from other people and enjoying the heck out of some birdsong.