Emily, originally from Queens, NY, made Aliyah after learning at Midreshet HaRova for two years. Following her years in seminary she completed Sherut Leumi at Bikur Cholim Hospital and subsequently began her degree at Bar Ilan University in psychology and biology. Emily joined NCSY Israel as a madricha in 2021 and was one of two madrichot launching the NCSY Chai Girls summer program in 2023.