Emily Holden

Coalition Coordinator, Chattanooga

As a proud Chattanooga native, UTC alumna, and mom to a sweet little boy, Emily is deeply committed to building healthier, safer communities across Tennessee.

She holds both a B.S. in Exercise Science and an Master of Public Health. reflecting her long-standing passion for advocacy, education, and community support. Through years of volunteering and service, Emily has seen firsthand how public-health challenges—such as firearm violence—intersect with the social determinants of health and shape the lives of families in her hometown.

Emily brings that perspective to Safer TN, combining public-health expertise with compassion and lived experience to champion meaningful, lasting change that helps ensure safer communities for all.