Emily is a board-certified Physician Assistant licensed by the Oregon Medical Board. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Emily is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.

She is active on the medical staff of Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center, Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Center for Specialty Surgery, Northwest Ambulatory Surgery Center, Oregon Outpatient Surgery Center, Oregon Surgical Institute and South Portland Surgery Center.

Emily is a lover of all things outdoors including backpacking, hiking, and more recently, mountain biking. She enjoys playing both indoor and outdoor volleyball in her free time. She loves to travel and explore the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two dogs.