Emily received her Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education with concentration in Child Life from Mills College in May 1999. Emily began work soon after as a Certified Child Life Specialist helping children and families understand and cope with medical experiences through play, expressive art activities, and psychological preparation. In 2019, Emily began working as an early interventionist in South Carolina providing one-on-one support and interventions for children with special needs. Emily has also been an adjunct instructor in ECD courses at Greenville Technical College since 2018. Currently, Emily is working with Palmetto Shared Services Alliance to create and provide training for early childhood educators.