An Oakland native and proud O’Dowd alumna, Emily brings both faith and compassion to her work with students. She earned her BA in Biblical and Theological Studies from North Park University and her MA in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary’s College of California. Grounded in empathy, she believes deeply that spiritual health matters and approaches her work with care for the whole person. She values creating space for reflection, growth, and meaningful conversation. Outside of school, she enjoys meditation, spiritual practice, spending time in nature, and listening to music.