Emma is the Education Director at Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). Emma came to CFPA from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, where she managed the Sustaining Family Forests Initiative – a national program aimed at training natural resource professionals in more strategic and effective landowner outreach. She has previously worked in food and agricultural policy, youth development, and farm-based education. Emma also holds a dual M.A./M.S. degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning and Agriculture, Food and Environment from Tufts University.

Emma’s passion for experiential education has led her all over the east and west coasts, Central America, and Nova Scotia. She lives in New Haven where she can be found exploring East Rock Park and samba dancing.