Emily Baird-Chrisohon
As the Narrative and Engagement Manager with the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, Emily Baird-Chrisohon leads a proactive campaign which seeks to create spaces for constructive dialogue on immigration in the hopes of moving Tennessee residents towards more pro-immigrant sentiments and active engagement. Emily leads TIRRC’s Belonging Campaign, deep canvassing work, faith leader network, and other narrative change efforts. Prior to joining the TIRRC staff in April 2018, Emily was the Regional Organizer with Religions for Peace USA and the Director of A Seat At The Table Knoxville. Emily was born and raised in Florence, Alabama. After graduating with a B.A. from Berry College, she became the Managing Director of a teambuilding company in Nairobi, Kenya. She moved to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt Divinity School where she earned a Master of Divinity with a certificate in Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture.