Emma grew up on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech. She served as a Habitat Americorps member in Iowa and Maryland before being hired at DC Habitat in 2019.

She is a Certified Aging in Place specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. In her current role, she works with DACL’s Safe at Home program to complete accessibility repairs and modifications for seniors and disabled adults throughout DC. She also assists with Habitat DC-NOVA’s partnership with TruBlue to provide repairs to seniors in Northern Virginia.

Emma especially loves Habitat DC-NOVA’s repair programs and the unique impact they have on the community. She also appreciates the sustainability component of home repair and enjoys helping residents live in their homes for as long as possible.