Emma West

Emma West has extensive experience in development and events coordination, currently serving in these roles at Peninsula Open Space Trust since January 2017. Prior positions include Development Assistant and Intern at the same organization, as well as Tiny House Student Fundraising Manager at Santa Clara University, where Emma successfully raised $150,000 for a project and organized a fundraising gala. As a Teaching Assistant for various biology and environmental science courses, Emma provided support in field-based lab sessions and GIS instruction. Emma’s early career includes work as a Contract GIS Assistant for The Freshwater Trust, where data analysis and quality control were key responsibilities. Emma holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from Santa Clara University, completed in 2016.