As the Preservation and Protection Associate, Emily assists in implementing SV@Home’s approach to tenant protections, affordable housing preservation, and comprehensive anti‐displacement policy solutions, all undertaken in an equity framework. She is proud of supporting educational efforts and making resources accessible for families to stay safe and stable in their homes during the pandemic. Before joining SV@Home, Emily worked at a political consulting firm, where she had the opportunity to work on campaigns for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Close the Gap California, an initiative to recruit progressive women to the State Legislature. Emily earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering at the California Maritime Academy and currently serves as a Councilmember for the City of Mountain View. In her free time, Emily competes in social justice or civic tech-themed hackathons.