Emma is a third-yeard PhD student in Hispanic Linguistics in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on sociophonetic variation in Chilean Spanish, with experience in quantitative analysis methods and conducting interviews with participants. She also has a certificate in UX Research from the Erdös Institute. 

In addition to her research, Emma serves as a Graduate Advising Assistant in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. In this role, she communicates information about undergraduate major and minor programs and study abroad opportunities with undergraduate students. Emma also has an appointment as a Graduate Peer Career Coach at ASC Career Success, where she meets with students 1-1 to review application materials and connects students with career exploration resources. She is passionate about mentorship and career development for both graduate and undergraduate students.