Our Team

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Emma comes to the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia with more than a decade worth of experience as a heritage professional in a career that has taken her across the United States and Atlantic Canada working for museums and heritage organizations. Emma holds an MA in Museum Studies from George Washington University in Washington DC and an MA in Folklore from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Emma’s job as Executive Director is a multi-faceted one that includes facilitating projects initiated by the Board, expanding the variety of resources put out by the Trust to preserve and protect built heritage, continuing the development of a strong internship program to support the training of a new generation of heritage professionals, and educating about and advocating for at- risk built heritage across the province.

PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT

Rudy is an MA student in History at Saint Mary’s University, where he previously graduated with a BA (Hons) in History in 2022. His thesis research focuses on commemoration of the Cupers Cove colony in Cupids in  his home province of Newfoundland. Having previously worked as a museum interpreter, Rudy is excited to continue developing his skills as a heritage professional with HTNS and to learn more about the built heritage of his adopted home in Nova Scotia.

BUILT HERITAGE RESEARCHER

Lachlan is BA student at Saint Mary’s University studying anthropology. He is entering the final year of his degree and is pursuing a honours distinction. Lachlan hails from Dartmouth Nova scotia. He is deeply interested in Nova Scotian history and built heritage. With past professional experience in community non-profits, he is excited to use his experience in this position.