Emily is our grant consultant, helping advise us as we secure urgent funding from churches and foundations for refugee schools around the globe.

Emily attended Calvin University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She then went on to get her Masters in Secondary Education/English from Ohio State University. Emily worked for Comprenew after college as a customer service and sales rep, and then spent 20 years running a home-based childcare center. She now works for Comprenew again in a variety or roles, setting aside time as needed to consult with TSI.

Originally from New York and Illinois, Emily’s favorite subject in school was English. She cares deeply about her family and friends and loves to travel, read and go to the beach. In fact, the perfect day for Emily would be spent at the beach, on vacation, while reading! (You could also add a frozen margarita, she says.) She and her husband, Allen, have four children, three of whom are in college or beyond.