Emily’s passion for nature began early—devouring wildlife encyclopedias, watching documentaries and persuading her parents to take her birding. Growing up in Bethesda, Maryland, she spent most of her time outdoors, playing field hockey, soccer and lacrosse. At Gettysburg College, she studied psychology and political science while competing on the varsity field hockey team. Sunrise runs through historic battlefields deepened her love for wild, open spaces.

Eager to explore, Emily studied abroad in Australia, where she trekked rainforests, sailed the Whitsundays, and road-tripped through New Zealand’s South Island. The adventure left her craving more.

After graduation, she moved to Denver with two suitcases and a desire to be near the Rockies. Though she started in public relations, her passion for travel, wildlife, and sustainability led her to Nat Hab. Emily’s most memorable adventures include spotting jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal, skydiving over New Zealand’s Fox Glacier, witnessing the Great Migration in Tanzania and encountering tiger cubs in an Indian temple. At home, she’s happiest snowboarding, trail running, and camping in the mountains.