Emma Arns

Emma Arns is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a minor in Political Science. Her work with CFACT focuses on engaging young people in conversations surrounding environmental stewardship, energy innovation, and climate policy.

Emma works with student audiences on campus to encourage evidence-based discussions on climate and conservation issues. She is passionate about helping young people critically evaluate climate narratives and to challenge the mainstream climate narrative.

She also serves as President of Turning Point USA at the University of Tennessee, where she leads the of the largest student civic engagement organization in the state, and works to foster open dialogue on policy issues affecting her generation.

Emma has gained experience in public policy through work with federal and local government offices, as well as grassroots communications and student outreach initiatives. Her primary interest lies in bridging generational divides in environmental discussions and equipping young people with the tools to approach climate and conservation challenges with optimism and the facts.