Emily earned her BFA from Alfred University in 2017 and cultivated her craftsmanship while working as a potter and apprentice on the East Coast. Her dedication and innovation have been recognized with accolades such as the Best Hand-Built Piece in the 28th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery National and the Maryland Arts Council Fellowship. In 2023, she attained her MFA from Penn State University, where she was honored with the Creative Achievement Award.
After relocating to the Southwest, Emily was recognized with the Surface Emerging Artist Award and began showing and curating in Albuquerque, NM.