Emmeline Katherine "Emmy" Fink (born August 1, 1983) is the host of the longest running tourism show in the nation, Discover Wisconsin. In June 2011, Fink was named the host of the hit TV show following a several months-long public host search.

Discover Wisconsin

After a state-wide host search, Fink was named the new host of Discover Wisconsin replacing long-time host, Stephanie Klett. As the host of Discover Wisconsin, Fink travels the state visiting popular tourist destinations, events and activities held throughout the year. The show, which was created in 1987 by Dick Rose, is the nation's longest running tourism television show and has received several accolades in its 25 years on television.

Broadcasting career

In the Winter of 2006, Fink won the "spokesmodel" competition at Madison's CW Premiere Party and began her role as TV Personality and Producer on January 2, 2007. She reported on community events including high school sports, local news, public interest stories, and "anything local and positive" according to the station. In 2009, Fink won a Silver Medal as the second place finisher of Madison's favorite TV Personality from Isthmus' The Daily Page and the Bronze from Best of Madison in the same category.

Emmy also served as a freelance reporter and writer with Fox Sports Wisconsin working with the Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....

 and Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers are the collegiate athletic teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This NCAA Division I athletic program has teams in football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, wrestling, track and field, rowing, golf, and softball...

. Her first TV appearance with Fox was on November 16, 2010 during a live broadcast of the Bucks vs Lakers game. She wrote about special interest stories surrounding the Badgers and their athletic program.

Emmy has also appeared in local events as a host or emcee including the 2010 WAVE Awards, a local event recognizing Web, Audio, and Visual Excellence.

Biography

Fink was born in Yorkville, Wisconsin

Yorkville, Wisconsin

Yorkville is a town in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,291 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Sylvania is located in the town.-Geography:...

 to Gary and Suzy Fink. She is the oldest of three daughters. After attending Union Grove Union High School in Union Grove

Union Grove, Wisconsin

Union Grove is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,322 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Union Grove is located at ....

, Emmy
graduated in 2006 from Wisconsin–Whitewater where she double majored in
Broadcast Journalism and Physical Education. In 2006, Emmy was hired by Madison CW television to become their “face of the station”. For five years, Emmy hosted the “Buzzed into Madison” show, bringing positive stories and features to the Madison viewing area. In June 2011, Emmy became the Host of Discover Wisconsin. Emmy's younger sister Marly is also in Journalism

Journalism

Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...

 working for Country Living magazine as an
editorial assistant.