Emily is an award-winning writer with over 20 years public relations experience in promoting and enhancing the image of various organizations.  With nine years in the higher education arena, including directing the public relations department at Spalding University, she has specialized in obtaining national media coverage, planning successful special events, and assisting organizations with their overall public relations planning.

Emily has coordinated a number of successful special events such as grand openings, news conferences and a university presidential inauguration.  During her career, additional responsibilities have included speech writing, publications, video and commercial writing, and media spokesperson.  Emily is a past president of the Bluegrass Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.  She graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's degree in Communications.