Emily Wales

Internet Manager

As internet manager, Emily serves as the EMILY's List's blogger and managing editor of the web site.

Emily graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, in 2007. A communication, political science, and Spanish major, Emily served two years as editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Hilltop Monitor, along with work as co-president of the College Democrats and president of the senior honor society, Mortar Board. In 2007, Emily was named William Jewell's Faculty Award Winner, the highest honor bestowed by the faculty on a graduating senior.

In addition to her work for US Senator Debbie Stabenow's reelection campaign and Democracy Radio, Emily organized a five-week theatre program for high school students in rural Nicaragua. A 2006 Truman Scholar, Emily is an avid theatre fan who enjoys spending time with her family in Missouri. Emily joined the EMILY's List web team in 2008.

1. What blog do you read everyday?

The Huffington Post
Feministing
Think Progress

2. How did you end up working at EMILY’s List?

Pure luck -- I admired EMILY's List work for a long time and, like most young political nerds, I loved the occasional West Wing references. I applied for a job with the internet team and was thrilled when I got the opportunity to come on board.

3. What is your most memorable moment in politics?

I was really fortunate to have a Democratic woman state representative from my home district growing up. Honestly, I didn't realize that was an uncommon thing for districts in the middle of Missouri. I have a very vivid memory of my dad explaining that women in politics had more challenges than men and that we were really lucky to have an outstanding woman representative. It made a lasting impression.

4. What's the best advice you've ever received?

For of those to whom much is given, much is required.

5. Who are the people you most admire?

Eleanor Roosevelt, Madeleine Albright, Anna Quindlen