Emily Liss

Emily Liss is an experienced professional specializing in agricultural policy and education. Currently serving as the Farm Viability Policy Manager at American Farmland Trust since February 2020, Emily has previously held roles as a Policy Analyst, Communications Specialist, and Federal Policy Associate. Relevant experience includes work as a State Climate Policy Fellow at the U.S. Climate Alliance, where Emily developed materials to support emissions-reduction goals. Additional roles include consulting for the Soil Health Institute, and internships focused on water quality and hemp policy at Rural Vermont and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. Emily's educational background includes a Master's degree in Agriculture, Food and Environment from Tufts University, and a Bachelor's degree in European Studies from Mount Holyoke College.