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EMMA PETRIE BARCELONA
Chief Operating Officer

Emma was named EDEN’s Chief Operating Officer in June 2021 after serving as Director of Compliance since 2014. Emma manages Property Management & Maintenance, Rental Assistance, Housing Location, Quality & Stabilization, and Office Administration. Prior to joining EDEN, Emma was Deputy Director of NEOSCC and Development Director for the City of Lakewood. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Mary’s College of Maryland (Maryland’s Public Honors College) in Economics, Public Policy, History and Political Science. She earned a Master’s of Science in Urban Studies, Economic Development from Cleveland State University’s Levin School of Urban Affairs. Emma has extensive knowledge of federal funds, affordable housing, program and non-profit management, and compliance, has served on several nonprofit boards, and is an active civic volunteer in her community.