Ever since her childhood spent exploring the woods and fields of Addison County, Vermont, Emily has been fascinated by the natural world and the intricate relationships that exist there. As a student at the University of Maine, she decided to pursue this fascination as a profession and received a B.S. in Ecology and Environmental Science (with a concentration in ecosystem ecology). After assisting with numerous research projects—studying everything from shark ecology and fish physiology to forest ecology and endangered bats—Emily decided that she wanted to better understand the ways that science and policy fit together to further conservation goals. In 2019, she completed a master’s degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, where she maintained a broad focus on endangered species policy, public land management, agriculture policy, and climate change adaptation.
Emily has worn several hats with VCE already, her latest one being Science to Policy Manager. In this new role, she is thrilled to dive back into the policy world to help VCE’s science reach decision-makers.
If not working away on her computer, you can likely find Emily adventuring on wooded trails with her husband and dogs, experimenting in the kitchen, or working on her horse riding skills.
