Emily Cram

Artist

Speed/Performance Paintings, Muralist, Pen & Ink Artist

Advocate

Miss Ohio Contestant and National Ambassador for the Invisible Disabilities Association

Student

@The Ohio State University — Go Bucks! Studying Public Policy and Sociology; future attorney

My philosophy

“We don’t just inherit the world, we make it.”

As an artist and national ambassador for the Invisible Disabilities Association, I shape the world around me.

A few things I’m up to:

90-second portrait art

I discovered my love for speed/performance art. Read in “E Journals” my story of becoming a speed painter. Book me for an appearance to paint at your next event!

5K Organization

May 30th was my first ever 5K I have organized! I am so proud to officially be a race director. All proceeds of my races go to the Invisible Disabilities Association.

Mural Art

I’m all about bringing people together. Inspired by the Portsmouth Flood Wall murals in Southern Ohio, I work to brighten public spaces.

Public Speaking

An engaging emcee, online media guest, and more! Book me for your public speaking needs.

Yoga Instruction

I am experienced in teaching yoga to all ages and abilities. Book me to teach at an event!

Social Media Marketing

I work for Ohio State University to create and amplify their social media presence. Ask me more!

My advocacy work:

The Invisible Disabilities Association

I live with a rare, chronic connective tissue disorder diagnosed by the National Institutes of Health as ERBIN-deficiency. I thought I lived a lonely story, one that no one would be able to understand especially since I “didn’t look sick.” While not many share my disease, millions across the nation share the feelings behind it… grief, guilt, pain, and burden. Now, I am a national ambassador for the Invisible Disabilities Association leading crucial conversations for the only community group any person can join at any time. Here’s a snapshot of my advocacy work:

Walk and Roll Events

Organizing community wellness events built with everyone in mind

“See Her Story” Series

Gathering testimonies of women living with invisible illness to show others they are not alone

“I See You” School Tour

Teaching students across Ohio how to turn inward struggle to outward expression through the arts

News, podcast, radio, and in-person appearances

Inspiring national conversation about invisible disabilities to honor the young woman I once was