Emily is a graduate of UMass Amherst, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in May of 2023. Emily has decided to continue her education at North Shore Community College in the COTA program, but in between classes she enjoys learning the field hands-on at KidSHINE! Emily has experience working with kiddos and adults with a variety of disabilities as a rehab aide at an adaptive horseback riding clinic.

Some of Emily’s favorite things to do are finding new hiking spots, bringing her dog on a walk with her mom, coloring, dancing, and spending time with her cat.