Emily joined CEDA in April of 2020. She graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2016 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media. Previous to joining CEDA, Emily was the Executive Director of the Blue Earth Area Chamber of Commerce. She brings experience of planning events to actively engage students in building relationships with local businesses as part of career exploration. She is very excited to continue this work and to help students realize all the opportunities they have available to them.

Emily has been actively involved in her community. She currently is on the planning committee of multiple community events in Blue Earth. In her free time, Emily loves to spend time reading a good book, spend time outside, and spend time with her family and friends.