Appalachian Voices
Emma Kelly is an experienced professional in the fields of cultural anthropology and archaeology, currently serving as the New Economy Field Coordinator at Appalachian Voices since May 2022. Prior to this role, Emma worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where responsibilities included teaching two sections of Intro to Cultural Anthropology. Emma has a strong background in research, having served as a Research Assistant at the UT Archeology Lab and received a Community Outreach grant to develop an Archeology-in-a-Box program for local schools. Additionally, Emma worked as an Interpretive Park Ranger for AmeriCorps, created wilderness programs, and maintained trails. Emma's volunteer experiences span various roles, including managing childcare and organizing fundraising for Appalachian Feline Friends. Emma holds a Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology and a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a concentration in Disasters, Displacement, and Human Rights, both from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Appalachian Voices
Founded in 1997, Appalachian Voices brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a generative and equitable clean energy economy. Appalachian Voices is fueled by an abiding love of our common wealth: our mountains, rivers, forests, farms, and communities. We respect the depth and complexity of our region's history, and we honor cultural traditions that uphold the integrity of the land and the people. We are bound together by a moral commitment to our neighbors and the pursuit of a durable and ecologically sound shared prosperity. By bringing the best of ourselves to our work every day, we honor the people and places we represent in our pursuit of an Appalachia with healthy, intact ecosystems and generative local economies that allow communities to thrive. Please visit our website to learn more about our work.