Emma is joining the Board of Directors at A Wish Come True with deep personal connection and excitement for the organization’s mission. She was a Wish Child in 2005, when she and her family traveled to Give Kids the World, an experience that had a lasting impact and inspired her lifelong commitment to giving back to families facing serious illness.

Emma is a graduate of Salve Regina University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019, and Simmons University, where she completed her Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2023. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Salve Regina University. Emma works as a pediatric nurse practitioner and completed a fellowship with Brown Emergency Medicine before continuing her career in pediatric urgent care affiliated with Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as pediatric primary care.

Through both her professional work and community involvement, Emma is a dedicated advocate for children and families navigating complex and life-threatening illnesses. She is highly active in volunteering and philanthropic efforts with multiple organizations, including A Wish Come True. Emma will be a Board Associate and will participate on the Emerging Leader Committee. Emma currently resides in Providence, RI.