Emlia Alford

Emlia Alford is an accomplished artist with extensive experience in fiber arts, including handwoven kosher tallit, atarah, and hand-tied tzitzit, along with skills in woodcarving, paper making, and bookbinding at CZenArte since January 1989. Emlia also dedicates time as a volunteer with KRFC 88.9 FM as a Border Patrol member, at Pathways Hospice supporting individuals at the end of their lives, and as a lecturer for the It Gets Better Project. Emlia's previous professional background includes serving as a firefighter, paramedic, and FAE with WLFPD from January 1991 to January 2000. Emlia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Contemplative Psychology with a minor in Traditional Eastern Arts from Naropa University, completed between 2015 and 2019.