Emily (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, community-engagement practitioner, and educator residing in Sonoma County, California (although she is a proud East Coast native).  She obtained her BA in Film and Media Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia and a MA (with a focus on Creative Writing) from Sonoma State University in California where she is currently an  English Professor. She also has served as the Writing Center’s Faculty Director at the Learning and Academic Resource Center where she was a scholarly contributor to the International Writer Centers Association. Emily is an active Community Engagement Facilitator, and a current recipient of the 2022-2023 Educational Enhancement Award to continue developing her projects.