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Name: Emily Stephens

Age: 31

Employed with: City of Woodbury - Water Resources Engineer

Number of years employed with current organization: 1 year

Past employment: WSB

Years active in APWA/MN Chapter: 0+

LinkedIn Profile URL (if applicable): https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-stephens-pe-06310557/

Originally from: Buffalo, MN

Family: Husband, 2 boys, and a girl on the way!

Most challenging Public Works project you have been involved with: Local municipal projects in conjunction with the Southwest Light Rail Transit - Green Line project. 

Most enjoyable Public Works project you have been involved with: Love them all, still searching for my favorite though!

Favorite Movie: Benny and Joon (love story classic!)

Favorite Musical Artist/Group: The Cat Empire

Favorite Restaurant: Food Trucks :)

Favorite Vacation you've been on: Driving the coast of California in a fancy convertible. 

Hobbies/Extra-curricular activities: Reading, jogging and gardening. 

At some point in my life I would most like to: Make it to Bali for a relaxing vacation!

Is there something about you that we would find surprising (e.g., are you a pilot, do you volunteer as a clown, are you a master gardener, etc.)? I'm pretty darn basic these days - before the kids came, I used to bike the MS-150 annually, and worked a lot with local dog rescues which was always fun and rewarding.

Words of wisdom to share with the membership: One of my favorite career quotes: "Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it away from you."