As Academic and Event Coordinator, Emma supports all programs in the Integrated Innovation Institute across the Pittsburgh and Silicon Valley campuses. She serves as event planner for events large and small, from graduation ceremonies to class lunches - all of which she loves to plan for the department. She supports travel and academics as well for students, faculty and other staff. Prior to joining the Institute, Emma worked at an agency in the media marketing industry.

Emma moved to Pittsburgh to complete her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, and has been living here since 2017. She currently has a BS of Business Administration in Marketing. Outside of her career, she enjoys traveling and spending a lot of time attending community events in Pittsburgh such as farmers markets and concerts.