NLIHC is pleased to welcome Emma Foley as a research analyst. Emma will work with the research team to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of state and local emergency rental assistance programs and other housing-related responses to COVID-19 and the economic crisis. 
Emma received her master of public policy degree from Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy where she concentrated on social policy. While completing her graduate studies, Emma worked as a research intern at NLIHC, tracking and monitoring the rollout of COVID-19 emergency rental assistance programs. Emma became passionate about equitable housing policy following several years working with organizations that advocate for affordable, accessible, and fair housing in Charlotte, Poughkeepsie, and New Orleans. Prior to her graduate studies, Emma served as an AmeriCorps member at a disaster recovery organization and worked at a social science research firm evaluating the efficacy of social programs. Emma received B.A. in urban studies from Vassar College.
Please join us in welcoming Emma to the NLIHC team!