A native Midlander, Emily joined the Foundation in 2025 after a legal career that included serving as Associate General Counsel for Pioneer Natural Resources and Senior Counsel for ExxonMobil. She has also been actively involved in numerous community organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, the Midland Education Foundation, Family Promise, the Midland County Bar Association, the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Midland Advisory Council, and Texas A&M University’s Liberal Arts Advisory Council.
Emily earned a Bachelor of Arts from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School. Deeply committed to Midland’s future, she is passionate about investing in strategic education and healthcare initiatives that help create opportunities for future generations. An avid reader, Emily believes books play a vital role in developing empathy, curiosity, and lifelong learning. She and her husband are proud parents of twin daughters, who continue to inspire her vision for the future of Midland.