Emily Milius is an Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Her research examines the intersections of voice and mental health, focusing primarily on timbral analysis. Milius explores how the physiological aspects of voice are closely linked to the psyche, allowing singers to convey intense emotional states through their performances. Her work highlights the therapeutic benefits of singing in stabilizing the nervous system and supporting emotional regulation. Milius analyzes popular music, particularly how singers utilize vocal timbre to express deep emotions related to trauma. Her forthcoming article, 'Voice Trauma Recovery: Vocal Timbre Kesha’s “Praying”,' is set to be published in the Indiana Theory Review and discusses Kesha’s innovative use of vocal registers, laryngeal positions, and textures to illustrate her personal journey of trauma recovery. Milius has presented her research at various national and regional conferences, including the Society for Music Theory and the American Musicological Society. She is also committed to trauma-informed pedagogy and strives to create an inclusive classroom environment for her students. Milius will complete her PhD in Music Theory from the University of Oregon in June 2024, and she holds both a Master of Music in Music Theory and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Stephen F. Austin State University.