EMO (he/him/they) is completing his MSW at the Columbia School of Social Work. EMO is dedicated to supporting mental health in the LGBTQ+ community and brings many years of experience working with youth and young adults as a theatre director and educator. He earned his BA at the University of Minnesota in Theatre Arts and spent 20 years working as a professional actor, singer, dancer, stage director and educator. EMO also works as a home care manager while attending graduate school and values bringing meaning and joy to end of life care. He was married in 2019 and lives in Inwood with his husband.