Emily has been with St. Matthew’s since the fall of 2025. Emily was born and raised in Watertown, WI. She graduated from Martin Luther College in 2011 with a degree in Staff Ministry and Elementary Education. She taught, as well as worked in accounts payable and administration in South Dakota before moving to Appleton. She served as a Staff Minister at another congregation in the Fox Valley before landing here at St. Matthew. She lives in Appleton with her husband Duane, and their son Bennett.