Archaeology has interested Emily since she was a child so it was a perfect choice for a major when she started her university career. Emily studied anthropology and archaeology at the University of Manitoba. She attended the Manitoba Universities Field School held at the Wright Site (EaLg-9) in West St. Paul in 2006 under the direction of Dr. Kent Fowler. She graduated in 2007 with an advanced major in anthropology and a minor in history. She was hired on at Northern Lights Heritage Services Inc in June 2007 as an Eco-Canada Intern and assistant archaeologist. Since March 2008 Emily has worked for the company as a full-time field archaeologist.

Emily has participated in numerous major archaeological field projects and has completed various archival research assignments. Emily also assists in traditional knowledge interviews and memory mapping using a CapturX GIS pen.