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Hi, I’m Emily Salle. I blend environmental science with hands-on outdoor work and a creative practice, building and caring for spaces that connect people with place. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, I lead trail projects, mentor volunteers, and create art that tells a story about community and the land. In my free time I paint pet portraits and run a home studio, while continuing to teach, volunteer, and partner with nonprofits to steward public spaces. I’m always learning, collaborating, and finding new ways to bring people and place together through art and action.…Hi, I’m Emily Salle. I blend environmental science with hands-on outdoor work and a creative practice, building and caring for spaces that connect people with place. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, I lead trail projects, mentor volunteers, and create art that tells a story about community and the land. In my free time I paint pet portraits and run a home studio, while continuing to teach, volunteer, and partner with nonprofits to steward public spaces. I’m always learning, collaborating, and finding new ways to bring people and place together through art and action.

Emily Salle

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Hi, I’m Emily Salle. I blend environmental science with hands-on outdoor work and a creative practice, building and caring for spaces that connect people with place. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, I lead trail projects, mentor volunteers, and create art that tells a story about community and the land. In my free time I paint pet portraits and run a home studio, while continuing to teach, volunteer, and partner with nonprofits to steward public spaces. I’m always learning, collaborating, and finding new ways to bring people and place together through art and action.…Hi, I’m Emily Salle. I blend environmental science with hands-on outdoor work and a creative practice, building and caring for spaces that connect people with place. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, I lead trail projects, mentor volunteers, and create art that tells a story about community and the land. In my free time I paint pet portraits and run a home studio, while continuing to teach, volunteer, and partner with nonprofits to steward public spaces. I’m always learning, collaborating, and finding new ways to bring people and place together through art and action.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Emily Salle. I blend environmental science with hands-on outdoor work and a creative practice, building and caring for spaces that connect people with place. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, I lead trail projects, mentor volunteers, and create art that tells a story about community and the land.

In my free time I paint pet portraits and run a home studio, while continuing to teach, volunteer, and partner with nonprofits to steward public spaces. I’m always learning, collaborating, and finding new ways to bring people and place together through art and action.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Portuguese

Advanced

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Trail Stewardship Director at Cottonwood Canyons Foundation

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Led trail improvement initiatives in Central Wasatch with a 10-person seasonal crew and 300+ volunteers; managed project planning, community outreach, recruitment, and training; coordinated resources and produced documentation and reporting.

Lifts Crew, Lift Ticket Attendant Lead, Instructor’s Assistant at Alta Ski Lifts

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Supported lift operations and guest services; led safety and instructional support for instructors; assisted with ticketing and crew leadership.

Pet Portrait Artist at Emily Salle Paintings

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Self-employed commission-based pet portrait artist; managed commissions, marketing, bookings, and a home studio.

Crew Member at Keep it Real Vegetables

August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Crew member on a market-scale urban farm.

Assistant Crew Leader at Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, Americorps

August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2020

Safety, cooperation, productivity, transportation, and well-being for 8-10 young adults during an 11-week outdoor living and trail-building program.