Emily Hovermale is the External Affairs Director at BRHP, where she manages the organization’s external communications and public policy portfolios. She also works to engage with external stakeholders and local politicians. Prior to BRHP, Emily worked in issue advocacy and coalitions building for the last 15 years, where she specialized in local and state government relations. Emily earned her Masters of Social Work degree, with a concentration in Social Action and Community Development, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her loved ones and patronizing local theatre