Emily brings her lifelong love of cooking, baking, and teaching to her role as Manager of Gather's Food Repurposing Program located on the University of New Hampshire's (UNH) campus. She works with volunteers to transform excess food from UNH catering, dining, and farms into nutritious, culturally and dietetically appropriate meals for students accessing Cat's Cupboard on campus. She also teaches volunteers and interns valuable skills in cooking, baking, food safety, and kitchen management. 

Emily brings decades of culinary and food service experience to her work. She previously spent 17 years with the MSAD 60 School Nutrition Program, including 12 years as the manager and baker for a K–3 elementary school. Her love of teaching also extends beyond the kitchen, as she is an accessible and restorative yoga instructor. 

For Emily, food has always been about more than a meal. Growing up in a culinary family, she developed a deep appreciation for cooking and baking and finds purpose in using those skills to help others while sharing her knowledge with the next generation of cooks. 

Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time at home with her family, cats, and friends. She also loves reading, writing, puzzles, flower arranging, and practicing yoga.