Director of External Relations
They / Them / Theirs
Em is a queer, trans, and non-binary person of color who thrives within social justice and human rights led movements and work. As a survivor of intimate partner violence, Em passionately supports survivor-centered collective systems which amplify the voices of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Em holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and a Master’s degree in Gerontology from Eastern Illinois University. Upon graduation, they were given the extraordinary opportunity to work from the ground up within Chicago’s first LGBTQIA+ Affordable Senior Housing Complex, Town Hall Apartments. After relocating to California in 2015, their focus has continued to revolve around purpose driven work. Joining FreeFrom in 2019, Em currently serves as the Director of External Relations, leading donor engagement and relationship management within FreeFrom’s fundraising team. They are committed to contributing to the creation of a society that promotes a path towards thriving and genuine financial freedom for each individual, particularly those belonging to historically marginalized communities.