Emily is currently working towards earning her Masters in Writing at Saint Joseph’s University, where she also completed her B.A. in English in 2007.Currently she works as the Associate Director of the Saint Joseph’s Fund in the university’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations.  She also serves as the editor-at-large for Philadelphia Maven Magazine, an online women’s magazine.

Emily has participated in competitive cheerleading and figure skating, as well dancing. She enjoys staying active and the “untraditional means of expression” dancing gives her. This is her first year as an Angel.  Emily became interested in dancing for the Angels after speaking with a friend who dances for the Sixers Dancers. Her first performance on-field performance as an Angel was her favorite moment of the season.  She said seeing and hearing thousands of cheering fans was the most nerve-racking and exciting moment of her life.

In addition to her school commitments and the Angels dance team, Emily also spends time volunteering at the Main Line Animal Rescue and is a member of Amnesty International.

Emily’s advice to aspiring dancers:

“Do something because you love it and because you cannot picture your life without it. Remember that luck is the meeting of preparation and opportunity. Inner strength and confidence, and the ability to take risks from time to time will prove important assets to any dancer.”