Emily Cowser

World Mission Initiative Student Assistant at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
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(386) 825-5501
Location
United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Arabic Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Certified Outdoor Leader
    WILDERNESS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • LNT Trainer
    Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Level II Canoeing Instructor (Tandem and Solo)
    American Canoe Association
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Wilderness First Responder
    SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities)
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • World Mission Initiative Student Assistant
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      As the student assistant for the World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, I plan the logistics and programming for the gatherings of the Missional Leadership graduate certificate students, assist with the bi-monthly newsletter and website updates, process donations, and help with an intercultural Bible study. As the student assistant for the World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, I plan the logistics and programming for the gatherings of the Missional Leadership graduate certificate students, assist with the bi-monthly newsletter and website updates, process donations, and help with an intercultural Bible study.

  • La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership
    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Coordinator
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      As the Program Coordinator for La Vida, I planned and facilitated staff training and community formation, planned and managed complex logistics for four sessions of wilderness trips, and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the program base camp. I also led two two-week wilderness trips as well as a staff training trip. As the Program Coordinator for La Vida, I planned and facilitated staff training and community formation, planned and managed complex logistics for four sessions of wilderness trips, and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the program base camp. I also led two two-week wilderness trips as well as a staff training trip.

  • Uganda Studies Program
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Study Abroad
      • Jan 2022 - May 2022

      During my study abroad semester in Uganda, I studied the culture, language, religions, and current issues of Uganda while living with a Ugandan host family and exploring the country. I took biblical studies courses through Ugandan Christian University, as well as other courses with Ugandan professors through my study abroad program. Additionally, I engaged in a weekly practicum at Goshen's Fountain for Nutrition and Health, where I learned about and the complexity of addressing communal health and nutrition needs in Uganda. Show less

  • Middle East Studies Program
    • Jordan
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Study Abroad
      • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

      During my study abroad semester in Jordan, I explored the culture and history of the Middle East. I studied and practiced the local Arabic dialect, learned about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and peace-building processes, engaged with Islam, and explored frameworks for understanding and adapting to cultural difference in the Middle East and beyond. I also taught English to Iraqi refugees at my weekly service project. Additionally, my semester included a trip to Egypt, where I studied ancient, Coptic, and Islamic history and culture in Cairo. Show less

  • La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership
    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Trip Leader
      • May 2021 - Aug 2021

      I led three two-week backpacking trips in the Adirondacks for high school students and incoming Gordon College students. I collaborated with co-instructors, designed and integrated spiritual themes, facilitated various adventure activities, and cared for participants' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. I led three two-week backpacking trips in the Adirondacks for high school students and incoming Gordon College students. I collaborated with co-instructors, designed and integrated spiritual themes, facilitated various adventure activities, and cared for participants' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

  • Yellow Breeches Adventures
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Jan 2021 - May 2021

      At Yellow Breeches Adventures, I designed and facilitated developmental adventure experiences for Christian schools, churches, and other local groups, while assisting with business development through long-term and short-term vision-casting, website development, and administrative tasks. At Yellow Breeches Adventures, I designed and facilitated developmental adventure experiences for Christian schools, churches, and other local groups, while assisting with business development through long-term and short-term vision-casting, website development, and administrative tasks.

  • Mission Year
    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mission Year Team Member
      • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

      As a Mission Year Team Member, I lived and worked in the neighborhood of Kensington in Philadelphia, while exploring the intersection of faith and justice. My role included serving four days a week at a public charter school as a substitute teacher and administrative assistant. As a Mission Year Team Member, I lived and worked in the neighborhood of Kensington in Philadelphia, while exploring the intersection of faith and justice. My role included serving four days a week at a public charter school as a substitute teacher and administrative assistant.

  • Camp Merri-Mac
    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Canoeing & Backpacking Instructor and Cabin Counselor
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

      At Camp Merri-Mac, I taught canoeing and backpacking to campers ages 10-16 and also served as a cabin counselor for a group of high school campers. At Camp Merri-Mac, I taught canoeing and backpacking to campers ages 10-16 and also served as a cabin counselor for a group of high school campers.

  • Messiah University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2019 - May 2020

      My role as a Teaching Assistant with the Paddlesports Instructor and Caving Instructor courses at Messiah included teaching course components, assisting with administrative tasks, designing processing activities for students, and developing and utilizing assessment materials to evaluate student progress and understanding.

    • Biblical and Religious Studies Assistant
      • Sep 2018 - May 2020

      As a Biblical and Religious Studies Assistant, I assisted with grading for Bible classes and provided feedback on student coursework.

    • Outdoors Club Trip Leader
      • Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

      I organized and led caving, rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, and paddling trips for college students. My role included managing participants' safety, incorporating LNT ethics, and caring for equipment.

    • LOFT Team Student Leader
      • Aug 2018 - May 2019

      As a member of the LOFT Team, I designed and facilitated educational experiences for student groups on campus utilizing caving, rock climbing, canoeing, high ropes, and low ropes. I also collaborated with a team of student leaders and provided leadership to our weekly Bible study.

  • Second City Church
    • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    • Sunday School Teacher
      • Sep 2018 - May 2020

      I prepared and delivered weekly Sunday school lessons which utilized experiential pedagogy to engage youth in a book-by-book walk-through of the Bible. I prepared and delivered weekly Sunday school lessons which utilized experiential pedagogy to engage youth in a book-by-book walk-through of the Bible.

  • Scripture Union New Zealand
    • New Zealand
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

      During the summer of 2019, I traveled to New Zealand to serve as a leader for youth adventure camps, which included activities such as backpacking, sea kayaking, and mountain biking. This role included integrating faith formation and personal growth into camp experiences through developing Bible studies and worship experiences. During the summer of 2019, I traveled to New Zealand to serve as a leader for youth adventure camps, which included activities such as backpacking, sea kayaking, and mountain biking. This role included integrating faith formation and personal growth into camp experiences through developing Bible studies and worship experiences.

  • Ligonier Camp & Conference Ctr
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adventure Staff
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

      My responsibilities at Ligonier Camp and Conference Center included facilitating adventure activities for campers, such as ziplining, rock climbing, and tree climbing. I also led teambuilding initiatives for campers and outside groups and served as a roving counselor for campers. My responsibilities at Ligonier Camp and Conference Center included facilitating adventure activities for campers, such as ziplining, rock climbing, and tree climbing. I also led teambuilding initiatives for campers and outside groups and served as a roving counselor for campers.

  • Hebron USA
    • Chiapas, Mexico
    • Cooperative Fellow
      • May 2018 - Jul 2018

      During the summer of 2018, I traveled to Chiapas, Mexico to assist with mission trips to Tzeltal villages. As part of this experience, I studied Spanish in an intensive language school in Chiapas. I built relationships with the people in these villages through construction work, medical missions, and programs for children. I also led teambuilding initiatives and processing sessions for the mission groups. During the summer of 2018, I traveled to Chiapas, Mexico to assist with mission trips to Tzeltal villages. As part of this experience, I studied Spanish in an intensive language school in Chiapas. I built relationships with the people in these villages through construction work, medical missions, and programs for children. I also led teambuilding initiatives and processing sessions for the mission groups.

  • Ligonier Camp & Conference Ctr
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Counselor-in-Training
      • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

      As a Counselor-in-Training, I assisted with camp operations, such as food services, cleaning, and running camp activities. Additionally, I mentored 10 campers ages 8-16 each week. As a Counselor-in-Training, I assisted with camp operations, such as food services, cleaning, and running camp activities. Additionally, I mentored 10 campers ages 8-16 each week.

Education

  • Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
    Master of Divinity - MDiv
    2022 - 2025
  • Messiah University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Adventure Education and Biblical & Religious Studies
    2017 - 2022
  • Bethel Park High School
    2014 - 2017

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