GERONTOLOGIST
AGING & DISABILITY ADVOCATE
Emily received a B.A. in Gerontology, with a minor in Asian Studies from San Diego State University in 2023.
In 2019, Emily was sworn in by Mayor Mary Salas to serve on the Board of Commission on Aging in Chula Vista, California. After two years of being on the board, she was nominated to become the Chair of the Commission on Aging in Chula Vista, California.
She is currently seeking opportunities to utilize her experience and skills in the Aging space.
In this section, we’ll share Emily’s professional healthcare experience and history. In 2013, Emily became certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and found her passion in serving vulnerable populations in the community, specifically in providing care for senior citizens in RCFEs. Currently, she holds licensure from the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), and an Administrator's Certification in the State of California for Residential Facility for the Elderly (RCFEs).
Emily has held several different roles, such as charge nurse, director, and administrator in several RCFEs in Orange County, California. She has experience in writing more than 50+ clinical policies and procedures for several senior assisted living communities during her employment.