Before joining the Youth Endowment Fund, Ema worked on various mental health research projects with both adults and children, including investigating resilience in adolescents and comparing pharmacological agents in depression. She has also been involved in providing direct care to a variety of clients in a range of services, including talking therapies, residential care and school settings.

Ema graduated with a BSc in psychology from the University of Exeter and an MSc from King’s College, in psychiatric research.