Emily Shields is the program manager at Kids on Bikes, a non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs whose mission is to provide more opportunities for children to ride bikes, create more access to bikes, and learn bike safety. Emily brings a passion for helping people and a driven spirit to her work.
Before joining Kids on Bikes in the summer of 2023, Emily worked as a paramedic both in a private practice and on an ambulance. That experience gave her a unique perspective and empathy for others.
In her free time, Emily enjoys mountain biking and hiking in the Colorado mountains with her family. She finds joy in building relationships and engaging with the community through her work at Kids on Bikes. Emily is a free spirit at heart who loves helping kids discover the joy of riding bikes.