Emily voted for Ed Clark in 1980 and has been an active volunteer in the Libertarian Party since, working on candidate campaigns, running for office, and holding local, state and national leadership positions. Most recently she was Secretary of the Libertarian Party of Michigan (2017-19), and has served on the national LP Credentials Committee since the 2000 convention. Emily served on the Advocates for Self-Government board from 2013-16 and donates to other organizations such as Institute for Justice and the Heartland Institute. She has a BA in Economics and an MA in Telecommunications from the University of Michigan. She has been a volunteer all her life, serving organizations that support local social service needs, historical preservation, and education. She and her husband John, an auto industry executive, live in Ann Arbor and are both Life Members of the LP.