High school senior passionate about environmental health, microplastics research, and community-driven change.

Top-15 finalist, Fairfax County School Board Student Representative. Emily advocates for environmental health standards that protect children and teens. Figures in the video reflect HWU’s impact as of early 2026.

Emily Moon, Founder of Harmony With U

Emily treasures every connection she makes. She volunteered twice to host Insa, a cellist from our German sister orchestra, and on Insa’s last day surprised her with a handwritten scrapbook of secretly taken photos from their ten days together.

How Harmony With U brings music to underserved youth

The Science of Resilience

Independent and peer-reviewed research exploring how organisms and organizations adapt under stress.

Advocacy

From Research to Policy

Turning microplastic research into shelter plastic-use guidelines, from testimony to meetings with county leaders.

Scouting America

No One Finishes Alone

On Stage

Playing violin for nine years, Emily has performed with McLean HS Philharmonic all four years of high school, was twice selected for Regional Orchestra, and placed 3rd at the International Charleston Violin Competition.