Emily oversees all things related to mission and outreach for Ferncliff, which includes the Disaster Assistance Center, Sharing the Goods program, farmstead, volunteer groups, and mission teams. Emily is originally from York, Pennsylvania, but has called Arkansas home since 2008. She has a BA in anthropology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and a Master of Public Service from the Clinton School in Little Rock. Emily began working full time at Ferncliff in 2014 after four summers on summer staff. She is passionate about providing opportunities for folks of all ages to connect with themselves, others, and the Divine through nature and service. Emily is a certified Arkansas Master Naturalist, an avid bird watcher, and a big fan of hiking and camping. When she’s not enjoying the great outdoors, you can find her knitting, reading, and spending time with her husband Joseph and her baby daughter Beatrice.