Emma Reilly - Children's Funding Project

About
Our Work
- Learn About Our WorkThrough strategic public financing we help communities, states, and Native nations ensure that all children thrive.
- Strategic Public FinancingWe develop strategic public financing plans that sustain investments for kids.
- Sourcing Additional FundingWe help leaders determine which funding options are viable in their context.
- Fiscal MappingWe analyze existing funding sources and coach local leaders on budget data.
- Voter-Approved Children’s FundsWe help communities and states pursue dedicated public funding for kids.
- Cost Estimation and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
Impact
Resources
- View Our Featured ResourcesOur tools and resources help local, state, and Native leaders identify sustainable ways to fund their goals for kids.
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- Featured Resources
Updates
Events

About
Our Work
- Learn About Our WorkThrough strategic public financing we help communities, states, and Native nations ensure that all children thrive.
- Strategic Public FinancingWe develop strategic public financing plans that sustain investments for kids.
- Sourcing Additional FundingWe help leaders determine which funding options are viable in their context.
- Fiscal MappingWe analyze existing funding sources and coach local leaders on budget data.
- Voter-Approved Children’s FundsWe help communities and states pursue dedicated public funding for kids.
- Cost Estimation and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
Impact
Resources
- View Our Featured ResourcesOur tools and resources help local, state, and Native leaders identify sustainable ways to fund their goals for kids.
  - View Our Resource Library
- Featured Collections
- Featured Resources
Updates
Events

Emma joined Children’s Funding Project in the spring of 2025 as a Policy Fellow, supporting and advancing voter-approved children’s funds.

Prior to this role, Emma served as a Research Associate for the Democratic National Committee, where she played a key role in the 2024 presidential election cycle. Her work involved conducting comprehensive opposition research, analyzing legislative records, media coverage, and financial data to inform campaign messaging. Emma also brings extensive campaign experience, having worked on seven political campaigns at the local, state, and national levels. She also served as a Press Intern in Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Washington, D.C. office. Emma brings a strong commitment to advocacy to her work at Children’s Funding Project.

Emma earned a Master of Arts in Political Communication from American University in Washington, D.C., and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication Studies from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Originally from Minnesota, she now resides in Washington, D.C. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.