Emily grew up in Newton, Kansas and graduated from Newton High School in 2013. She lettered four years in volleyball and four years in basketball and played Volleyball at Wichita State University from 2013-2017. She was inducted into the Pizza Hut Shocker Hall of Fame in 2023. After graduating from Wichita State in the Spring of 2018, Emily taught Physical Education and Health in the Wichita Public School District. She was hired as the General Manager of Wheat Shock Collective in July of 2024. Wheat Shock Collective is the official Collective of Wichita State Athletics. A Collective is a third party that collects financial resources and then directs the resources to the athletes for the right to use their name, image, and likeness. 

Wheat Shock Collective is a fan-driven and alumni-led Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collective for Wichita State University student-athletes, alumni, and fans. Community members who commit their support to Wheat Shock Collective are pledging to maximize opportunities for student-athletes. In addition, community supporters gain access to exclusive events, autograph sessions, and more.