A freelance writer and small business marketing consultant based in Norfolk, Virginia. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Maine and began her career with Bangor Daily News before moving to Japan. There, Emma contributed to The Seahawk, the base newspaper serving the U.S. Navy in Yokosuka, and also served as publicity chair for the American Red Cross station. Since returning stateside in 2010, she has contributed to Inside Leadership Magazine, Nation1099, as well as othwr print and online media outlets.