Emily has always had a huge heart for global missions, helping people and surfing! Since she was born in Maui, Hawaii, and grew up in the iconic surf town of San Clemente, the beach culture and lifestyle surrounded her. During a mission trip to the Dominican Republic at age 18, the Lord revealed His power and love to her. She recognized the pull and calling on her life to be in ministry. In 2019, she helped start a Christian Surfers (CS) chapter in San Clemente. In 2022, her heart for the surfing community was growing deeper and there was no longer time in her day to keep working her full-time career and set out to accomplish everything she felt God calling her into with her ministry. It was at that time that Emily said “yes” to a position as a full-time missionary with CS United States as the Outreach Coordinator. Soon after, Emily and her husband, Daniel, followed God’s call to relocate to Maui, Hawaii. Emily’s main role is planning outreach events for the beach communities, and creating and strengthening bonds with the international CS chapters.