Emily K. Fisher

Emily K. Fisher currently serves as the Volunteer Coordinator at Wings Over Virginia Hospice and has held various prominent positions in public health and research. As a Doctoral Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant at Old Dominion University since August 2017, Emily is pursuing a PhD in Health Services Research while also earning a Certificate in Global Health. Prior experience includes directing Healthy Communities initiatives at United Way of South Hampton Roads, working as a Disease Investigator at Access Point, and serving as a Research Consultant for the American Telemedicine Association. Emily's background in advocacy began as an Advocacy Coordinator at Endependence Center, Inc., following a Master's degree in Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology from Eastern Virginia Medical School and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.