Emily was born August 3, 1984 in Pusan, Korea.

At the age of 18 months, Emily was adopted by Robert and J. Celene Ryan. At the age of 9, Emily and her family moved to Porland. She as been an active resident ever since.

Education:

• Redland Elementary School
• Sunnyside Elementary School
• Hosford Middle School
• Cleveland High School
• Portland Community College; AA, AS, AGS

Community Experience:

• Portland Parks and Recreation, Volunteer
• Police Activities League, Volunteer
• Multnomah Youth Commission, Commisisoner and Co-Chair
• Multnomah County Homeless Youth Oversight Committee, Member
• Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families, and Community, Board Member
• Multnomah County Poverty Action Council, Chair
• Portland Charter Review Commisison, Commissioner
• Our Bill of Rights, Children and Youth

Other Relevent Experience:

• Senator Ron Wyden's Office, Intern
• Mobilize.org, Mobilizer
• Bioneers, Bioneers Youth Advisory Council Member

Awards:

• Spirit of Portland, 2007, 2004
• Governor's YOUTH Award, 2004