Emily Edwards (October 7, 1888– February 16, 1980) was a co-founder and first president of the San Antonio Conservation Society.
They had met when Edwards had been renting a house from Rena's sister, Lucy Madison Maverick.
Edwards served as the SACS president for two years, overseeing the organization's efforts to preserve the uniqueness of San Antonio.
She also trained with Harry Mills Walcott, John Vanderpoel, Ralph Clarkson and Enella Benedict.
She expanded her creative skills by working as a stage designer in New York City, and performing as a puppeteer in Massachusetts.
In all, Edwards spent a decade off and on in Mexico, practicing her craft and researching the Mexican influence on the art world.