Emily Suñez is a visual artist living in Pasadena, California. She received a BA in psychology from the College of William & Mary and an MA in teaching from New York University. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Suñez left her career in classroom teaching and redesigned her life to manage her symptoms. She has become an advocate for others battling chronic illness, and she founded a local support group for those with POTS and other forms of dysautonomia.
Suñez is a nature oil and watercolor painter and has used art as a tool for healing. Her award-winning paintings have been featured in CandyFloss magazine, as well as Brea Gallery, Palos Verdes Art Center, TAG Gallery, and the Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition.