Managing Partner

She/her

Areas of Expertise

Economic Impact Analysis; Subnational Policy Implementation; Carbon Markets; State and Federal Transportation Policy

About Emily

Emily brings nearly 20 years of experience in climate policy and economic modeling to Hua Nani Partners. As Managing Partner, Emily works broadly across climate and environmental policy advocacy with a focus on the economic analysis and implementation of subnational policies.

Prior to joining Hua Nani Partners, Emily served as Climate Economist at Rhodium Group where she analyzed the economic impact of climate change and policy responses, with an emphasis on state and transportation policies. Emily also provided state outreach support to the Climate Impact Lab, focusing on climate damages and the Social Cost of Carbon. Prior to Rhodium, Emily served as the Chief Economist for the California Air Resources Board where she assessed the economic impact of California’s portfolio of climate and air quality policies and programs with a focus on carbon markets and transportation.

Emily holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Davis and a Bachelor’s degree in energy, environmental, and mineral economics from Penn State. Emily lives in Sacramento, California.