Emily studied at the University of Pennsylvania where she obtained her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. She worked on the Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical center for over 5 years as a Registered Nurse. She also has experience working in the ICU during the COVID-19 Pandemic. While working in critical care, Emily obtained her Master's of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Degree from Pace University and joined the Weill Cornell Pulmonary team in 2023.