Dejager, Emma

Biography

Emma, a Mount Pleasant native, pursued her nursing degree at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). After graduating, she returned to her hometown to begin her career in emergency medicine, where she worked as a nurse until the fall of 2023. At that time, she transitioned into pediatric outpatient care, bringing her clinical expertise to a new patient population. Alongside her nursing roles, Emma also served as a clinical instructor at SVSU, contributing to the education of future nurses. In the spring of 2025, she began a new chapter in her career by joining Central Michigan University (CMU).