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Emily is a dedicated student affairs professional with a passion for leadership development, community engagement, and advocacy. They currently oversee leadership development and community service programs in the Office of Student Involvement at the Â鶹´«Ã½, including the Student Conference on Leadership and Days of Service.

Emily earned a B.S. in Integrative Studies with a focus on Leadership and Communication from Kennesaw State University and an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University. They are currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Community Development at the University of West Georgia and are a doctoral student in Georgia Southern’s Educational Leadership program.

Emily is particularly passionate about empowering others to engage with and contribute to the communities around them, fostering a culture of involvement, leadership, and social change.

Emily's research focuses on the experiences of queer students in rural areas and the intersections of volunteerism, community service, and service-learning.