Emily Kao
Biography
Emily Kao (KAY-oh) studied Environmental Science, Sustainability and Climate Change at Cornell University before moving to Cleveland to begin her career. Passionate about environmental justice and building community resilience in the face of anthropogenic climate change, Emily sees her work with the Doan Brook and its partners as part of the larger effort to restore native habitat, improve water quality, and empower communities throughout the region to build an ecologically healthy, resilient, and environmentally just Greater Cleveland. In her free time, you may find Emily hiking, cross country skiing, or tending to her vegetable garden with the help of her pet rabbit, Magnus.
Streams like Doan Brook survive because people show up.
You don’t need to be an expert, just someone who believes this stream is worth protecting.