Emma Brown

Emma Brown is a sophomore at Vassar College, where she is pursuing a double major in Political Science and English. With a passion for journalism and an interest in current affairs, she serves as the Managing Editor for Vassar's Her Campus chapter. Emma is from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, where she lives with her mom and younger sister. During the summer, Emma worked at a boutique in her hometown and interned with a superior court judge.

Outside of working for Her Campus, Emma is a staff reporter for Vassar College’s student newspaper, The Miscellany News, writing for the news and features sections. She also works as a peer consultant at Vassar’s Writing Center, helping students improve clarity, structure, and narrative voice in academic papers and offering constructive feedback. Prior to coming to Vassar, Emma served as the editor-in-chief of her high school’s student newspaper, The Sandpiper, for two years. In her free time, Emma enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and surfing.

After graduation, Emma hopes to work in journalism, where she can combine her love for writing with her passion for social justice. She is particularly interested in political journalism, and hopes to be an investigative reporter or political correspondent, where she aims to bring nuanced perspectives to the stories that matter most. Emma’s passion for journalism is guided by her belief in the power of words to make a difference.