Emma joined Advocates for the West in May 2026. She is a proud University of Idaho alum (Go Vandals!) with degrees in Spanish and International Relations, enjoying coursework related to public health, political science, Indian law, and Tribal sovereignty. Emma completed her MSc in Global Health Policy at the London School of Economics, where she explored environmental determinants of health and climate-health interactions.
She brings a background in national and international environmental advocacy focused on nature-based climate solutions, conservation, and equitable health policies. During her time in Washington, D.C., Emma interned in the U.S. House of Representatives and worked on the environment portfolio at The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Outside of the office you can find Emma baking banana bread with her family, backpacking to alpine lakes, or reading while snuggling her dog Lucy.