Emily and her husband, Nick, moved to Nashville in 2015, where they started their family. In 2016, as federal legislation threatened vulnerable communities, Emily became active in politics for the first time, volunteering with local groups and speaking up for families. In 2018, she helped lead the Enough Is Enough Tennessee campaign, working alongside a courageous group of women to shine a light on corruption in the state legislature after a rural lawmaker was caught on tape apologizing to a victim he had assaulted. Together they built community power and helped amplify the voices of women who had been harmed.

When her family returned to Wisconsin, Emily continued her commitment to community problem-solving. During the coronavirus pandemic, as debates over school safety grew increasingly divisive, she chose a practical approach grounded in facts and collaboration. Emily brought together parents and healthcare providers to ensure children could remain in school safely. Their advocacy helped guide the Appleton Area School District toward policies that prioritized both health and learning, keeping classrooms open and students on track.

In 2021, Emily was elected Chair of the Outagamie County Democratic Party. Under her leadership, the party has expanded its grassroots reach through fundraising drives, community service projects, and volunteer networks that bring neighbors together. She now also serves as Chair of the County Chairs Association for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, amplifying the voices of local leaders across the state, living out those Wisconsin values we all hold dear.

In 2024, Emily ran for the 56th Assembly seat, building a grassroots campaign that knocked on thousands of doors and started conversations long overdue in the district. During her campaign she worked hand in hand with local community members to establish real connections and built a foundation of supporters who are ready for a new kind of leadership in Madison.

Today, Emily and Nick are raising their three children in Outagamie County. They juggle school, sports, and family meals around the kitchen table just like their neighbors, while also navigating the complexities of raising children with special needs and chronic health conditions. That lived experience drives Emily’s fight for affordable healthcare, strong schools, and safe, welcoming communities for every family in the Fox Valley.

Emily is running for State Senate because she knows our district deserves steady, accountable leadership that shows up and gets the job done. She believes in strong schools, safe streets, stable costs — and a system that’s fixed, not rigged. Above all, she believes in the beauty and potential of the Fox Valley and will fight to make it a place where everyone can live, work, and thrive without fear.