Meet Emilie
I’ve always felt fortunate to have spent my life here in Vermont. I grew up in Charlotte, then moved to South Burlington in 2005 and have called it home ever since. I learned the importance of connecting with neighbors from door knocking with my dad, Gerry Krasnow, when he ran for Vermont legislature in 1994. His commitment to public service is what inspired me to follow in his footsteps and serve in Montpelier. I love my South Burlington community just as my dad loved his community in Charlotte, and I strive to give back in the same way.
Thanks to my experience working in the statehouse ahead of running for elected office I was equipped to meet its many challenges early on. I worked as an assistant in the Senate for four years before moving to the Lieutenant Governor’s office for three more. It was incredibly helpful to see the legislative process before putting that experience to use!
More importantly, I was excited to bring South Burlington to the statehouse. While the leadership trainings and fellowships that I’ve been a part of have been important to hone my professional political skills, nothing has taught me more about the everyday work of being there for neighbors like volunteering for the food shelf, serving on the South Burlington Housing Trust committee, being a member of the South Burlington rotary, and serving on the South Burlington Library ASPIRE committee. These hometown connections are not showy, but it’s where the work starts and where it ends. This job requires working with and listening to people who have very different points of view. I’m honored to be the one to bring these varied perspectives of my South Burlington neighbors to Montpelier.
If you see me out walking my rescue dog Ben, stop and say hello! I care about what matters to you and the best way to learn is to have a conversation.
