Emily is the co-founder and Director of Engineering at Cuttlesoft, a software development agency that develops elegant, human-focused digital products. Driven by a blend of empathy, strategy, and curiosity, she is a perpetual learner focused on building tools to automate the mundane and shed light on the complexity of the human experience. She is a Python Core Developer, member of the Python Steering Council, and PSF Fellow. She previously served as the Chair of PyCon US from 2020 - 2022. Emily lives in Denver, Colorado and holds degrees in Computer Science, Criminology, and Theatre.