Emily earned her Ph.D. in Justice Studies from Arizona State University, her M.A. in Women’s Studies from the University of Cincinnati, and her B.A. from the University of Minnesota-Morris. She has worked in a variety of jobs in the criminal justice system, including restorative justice programs, victim services, and offender treatment. She spent several years as a wilderness counselor for adolescent girls in a correctional setting that combined residential treatment with experiential, adventure-based rehabilitation.