Emily studies late-medieval European history, focusing on the Black Death, emotional histories, religious devotion, saints and their relics, and trauma. Her dissertation centers on the intersection of Christianity, trauma, and plague in late-medieval Italy, Portugal, and the greater European continent. She also has a background in Museum Studies, Art History, and Theology; as well as archaeological fieldwork experience.

Emily is the Institute for Medieval Studies Graduate Assistant and enjoys working with undergraduates, grad students, faculty, and the broader public!