Presenter Bio
Emily Harris-Shears, MSW began practicing as a
generalist in 2007 as a family reunification case manager for the child welfare
system in Phoenix, Az. In 2009, with a new MSW degree with a concentration in
Policy, Advocacy and Community, Emily searched for her passion in the field
through diverse roles and working with broad stakeholders. Emily found her
passion for housing access in 2011 by chance and has focused the last 13 years
on advancing social justice by developing affordable housing, programs to end
homelessness, creating policy solutions and collaborating with experts with
lived experiences of homelessness. A resident of Missoula, Montana, Emily
joined the Franklin Associates team, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2024
and enjoys visits to the Capitol City several times a year.