Emily Bryant received her doctorate in Sociology from BU in 2019. Her dissertation explored the decision-making processes of philanthropic foundations, while her previous work examined the testimonies of defendants on trial at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Emily has spent the last several years in the market research field and currently manages the qualitative research practice at New Orleans-based MDRG, where she leads research strategy and design for clients in healthcare, financial services, and other sectors.