Meet Emma
My name is Emma Bode. I am a community organizer who has spent the better part of a decade advocating for government to protect our climate and conserve our land and resources, prioritize a livable and affordable town for working people, and keep Bozeman a welcoming place to everyone.
Before coming to Bozeman over a decade ago, I grew up in the mountain towns of the West, the child of a hardworking carpenter and a Forest Service employee. I watched these towns change rapidly as locals were displaced, new strains were put on our natural resources, and local government struggled to navigate this new landscape.
While completing a bachelor’s and master’s in environmental science at Montana State University, I made my home here in Bozeman with my parents and loved ones. Last year, I ran for appointment on the City Commission because of my deep commitment to this place and its people.
As the next generation of leadership in this town, it’s my job to bring everyone’s voices to the table combining the brilliant minds this community is so lucky to have with data-driven solutions that protect the places we love, allow us to meet great changes with resilience, and create a Bozeman that can meet the future without leaving anyone behind.
