Emma is a world-class online strategist and manager, with 15 years experience both as a senior consultant and hands-on project manager for organizations committed to building community and creating real value online. She has held senior strategic and management consulting roles with clients including the 2010 Olympic Bid, the London Science Museum, Nike, Marks & Spencer, and CBC Radio. Emma'’s career has focused on working with government agencies and corporations to develop meaningful web and mobile communities for young people.

Emma founded the Wired Woman Society in 1996, and served as the Society's President until 1999. In 2000 Emma turned her passion for women and technology into a best seller, Technology With Curves, a popular release from Harper Collins highlighting women's success reshaping the digital landscape. In 1998, Emma was named one of Canada's Top Women in Technology and in 1999, she was honoured as Outstanding Volunteer at the New Media Awards. Emma has been a regular columnist with BBC Online and the Globe and Mail and recently received the prestigious Women of Distinction Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements in business and technology.

Emma's research and work have also led to numerous articles and presentations to audiences around the globe. Recent highlights include a keynote address at the Cambridge Enterprise Conference in the UK, as well as an appearance in Washington DC moderating a panel on new opportunities for doing business across borders.

Emma holds an honours degree in Media Communications from Queen's University, as well as a Master of Science degree in Technology & Policy from MIT.