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Emily Corwin, P.E. (she/her) is the Interim Executive Director of the San Francisco Estuary Institute and a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, with 25 years of experience spanning environmental science, civil and water resources engineering, organizational leadership, and nonprofit management.

Emily brings a rare combination of technical credibility, collaborative leadership, and strategic fundraising experience, with a career focused on advancing nature-based solutions, green stormwater infrastructure, and climate resilience. She has led multidisciplinary teams across the public, nonprofit, and consulting sectors; guided regional collaboratives; authored peer-reviewed publications and practice guidance; and worked closely with boards, funders, and agency partners to translate science into action.