Emily's professional journey reflects boundless curiosity and a strong sense of adventure, characterized by a longtime interest in the social sciences, cultural anthropology, health and the environment. She has explored these interrelated subjects through various lenses: as a public policy researcher, academic editor, documentary filmmaker and more recently as a narrative storyteller. Before becoming a freelancer, she was the Research Director at MapLight.org. She holds a Masters degree in Economics from The New School and a Bachelors degree in International Relations from American University.
Mayors Are Taking an Interest in Infrastructure
Mayoral races and State of the City speeches highlight the growing political importance of local infrastructure initiatives.
Sacramento's Careful Approach to Legitimizing Airbnb
The battles in New York and San Francisco have cities like Sacramento preparing for the growth of the home-sharing economy.
New Data Sheds Light on Uber's Impact in NYC
Stakeholders are hoping that the 93 million car-for-hire trip records will better inform a heated debate in NYC.
Sacramento Reconsiders Ban on Artificial Turf
Brown lawns may be less aesthetically pleasing than synthetic lawns, but are they safer?
Why Concentrated Poverty Matters
The Architecture of Segregation: The slums are racially concentrated, on the rise, and spreading to the suburbs.