Emily is from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and has lived in Minnesota her whole life. She graduated with a degree in Youth Studies with a minor in Family and Community Engagement from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Before joining Project Success in 2020 as Program Coordinator, Emily was a lead youth counselor for Girls Inc at YWCA Minneapolis, where she worked with middle school and high school students interested in STEM careers. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, playing sports, traveling, and any outdoor activities.