Emma grew up across Asia, Europe and the Middle East as the child of government employees, gaining a global perspective from an early age. She has a strong background in the performing arts, participating in theater, choir and opera throughout her academic career and performing internationally as a mezzo-soprano in both solo and ensemble settings across England, Scotland, Italy and Egypt. Emma earned her honors degree in Vocal Performance from the American University in Cairo in 2019. Following a brief career in the US Marine Corps, she relocated to Arizona in June 2025.