Emma Foreman

Raised in the rural Laurentians region of Quebec, Emma grew up with an understanding of the struggles that many people can face when trying to access medical and social services. While lucky enough to have developed fluent bilingualism in both English and French by an early age, Emma’s youth was filled with medical visits that were often made difficult by a lack of accessible information and compassionate education. As a result, she planned early for a career in research, education, and advocacy. 

Emma graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2022 with a Bachelors of Arts with Honours in History and a Minor in Anthropology, an academic career that honed her research skills, while also developing her ability to communicate adaptively. With this degree, Emma has worked in a number of different disciplines, including museums, medical clinics, non-profits both big and small, and teaching! The thread that connects them all? Talking with people! The bilingualism, the research skills, and her natural affinity for learning about people has made Emma a capable conversationalist and an empathic listener. She is a vocal advocate for neurodiversity visibility and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and is a strong believer that anyone and everyone can learn to be accepting. 

Coming from a long line of musicians and dancers, Emma has a history in performance, both musically and theatrically! Her favourite play is A Midsummer Night’s Dream, her favourite genres of music are Celtic and Acadian, and her favourite form of dance is swing (specifically the Lindy Hop). While she is too shy to do any of these on stage anymore, they did teach her how to effectively do presentations and public speaking, and how to recognize what people need to hear.

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