State: North Carolina
Years on RSYC: 2021–2025
Emma is a dedicated advocate for environmental awareness and youth engagement through creative education.
Emma’s project, “Bracelets for the Environment,” involves creating interactive workshops for children at ClydeFEST and other local events to teach environmental stewardship.
She is expanding her arts-centered efforts with support from a Roots & Shoots grant and partnering with her county’s Arts Council.
Outside of Roots & Shoots, Emma is a college student majoring in both English and Interpersonal Communications, with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. She enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and preparing for the upcoming ClydeFEST with the Chatham Arts Council.
Emma shares: “Roots & Shoots reminds me of the importance of change in all things, even during difficult transitions.”
