Emma is the State Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. In that role she is responsible for the statewide Community Forestry Program, providing technical assistance to all 99 counties. Her work as a coordinator includes education and training to city staff, tree boards, volunteers and others interested in managing the public tree resource. Additionally, she assists with tree inventories, urban forest management plans, mitigation planning for invasive species, updating tree ordinances, and planting selection for underserved communities. She is an ISA Certified Arborist®, has her Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, and is a Certified Public Manager®. Emma graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry with an emphasis in Urban and Community Forestry from Iowa State University.