During her time at the University of California Santa Barbara, Emma discovered her passion for engineering and plumbing while helping to construct and maintain tanks at the small aquarium where she worked. After graduating with a degree in biology, Emma wanted to combine her love of diving with her aptitude for hands-on projects, so she enrolled in Santa Barbara City College’s Marine Diving Technology Program in order to become a commercial diver. Because this industry is heavily male-dominated, Emma hopes her actions will inspire other women to pursue non-traditional occupations.