Emily Koch

A former professional surfer from San Diego, California, Emi is the co-founder of Coast 2 Coast, weaving investigation with imagination for learners and educators in fishing villages to strengthen meaningful relationships with themselves, one another, and their built-natural environment. With over 15 years of experience in "edutainment" and youth action research, Emi has lived and worked with coastal communities around the world, including in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Colombia exploring nature connectedness, well-being, and optimistic futures. She is a Fulbright Fellow, WISE Emerging Leader, and National Geographic Explorer based in Lobitos, a remote fishing village in Northern Peru.

Emily Koch's 2023 Falling Walls Engage Winner Project is Coast 2 Coast.