Before entering real estate over fifteen years ago, Emma was a senior corporate communications executive in New York, working with top executives in global media companies including Time Warner's Fortune magazine and Sports Illustrated. After that, she served as Senior Vice President of Mort Zuckerman's publications including The New York Daily News, Fast Company and U.S. News & World Report. Emma was also a principal in a New York City corporate PR firm representing such clients as Lehman Brothers, AT&T, New York University, Columbia School of Journalism, Cantor Fitzgerald, Legg Mason and E*Trade.
A native New Yorker and lifelong East End resident, Emma was an active member of the Peconic Land Trust, served on its philanthropy committee and was Chairwoman of the Trust's 25th Anniversary. Emma is also an active supporter of Peconic Public Broadcasting FM radio, WPPB, and served on its annual benefit committee.