Emelyn moved to Lynchburg in 2011 where she attended the University of Lynchburg and obtained a degree in Communications and a minor in art. She quickly fell in love with the area and calls Lynchburg her forever home.
In her role as Communications Manager, Emelyn specializes in marketing Lynchburg as a destination for business, talent, and visitors through community outreach, engaging residents, and telling Lynchburg’s story. In her position, Emelyn manages public relations, marketing, advertising, and brand management for the department. Additionally, she manages the Digital Marketing Coordinator and Event Operations Coordinator to ensure that the LYH Loves You brand is reaching our visitors, talent, businesses, and community.
Emelyn is a cattle farmer by nights and weekends with her husband and three dogs. She has a passion for working 1:1 with businesses, photography, good food, and the outdoors.