Emma is a vertebrate palaeontologist and Collections Manager at the Museum of Natural History. She is responsible for the care, development, accessibility, and research use of the vertebrate fossil collections and uses her skills and expertise to maximise the scientific and public value of the Museum's collections. Her work on exhibitions, education, and collections care has contributed to several museum awards throughout her career, and she has appeared on numerous national and international radio and television programmes discussing dinosaurs and palaeontology. Emma's scientific research focuses on Mesozoic vertebrates, particularly reptiles and sharks. She was part of the specialist team that excavated the Rutland ichthyosaur in 2021 and, since 2024, has co-led the ‘Dinosaur Highway’ project, investigating the largest dinosaur tracksite in the UK.